daycare Transitional Kindergarten Teacher for childcare center

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for preschool-aged children
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans that are created for you
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure a safe learning space.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to foster a supportive community.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Support children’s individual learning needs and encourage their social and emotional growth.

Qualifications

• MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED
• 12 or more core units in Early Childhood Education Required.
• Work experience in a licensed child care facility as a preschool or prekindergarten teacher.
• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency including finger-printing and background check
• Proficient computer and internet skills
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift up 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.