Preschool Teacher - Palm Academy

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets children and parents/guardians professionally and enthusiastically daily.
• Maintains a happy, sanitary, and relaxed preschool environment by following daily procedures and routines.
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills, such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Works closely with the Director in a team teaching atmosphere and regularly shares pertinent information, suggestions, and ideas.
• Interacts with children through instructional methods, including play, music, arts and crafts, and physical activities.
• Develops and maintains a positive and confidential relationship with the parents of every child, including thorough communication about the program and each child's progress.
• Prepares and executes nap time routine to create a relaxing preschool environment.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding the special needs of preschoolers.
• Attends parent/guardian, staff and conference meetings as scheduled.
• Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses, or other aspects of professional growth.
• Works alongside and delegates responsibilities among assistants in completing essential duties, procedures, and routines of the preschool room.
• Maintains written documentation of each child's daily activities, including diapering, feeding, and sleeping habits, via Procare to parents/guardians.
• Ensures that assistants follow the work schedule, reviews and approves their timecards.
• Promotes and fosters each preschooler's positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Ensures all child care supplies are sufficient and reports any additional supplies to the Director.
• Reports any injuries, suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate party for follow-through.
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures, and code of ethics.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, co-workers, and parents / guardians.
• Provides daily guidance and mentorship to assistant teachers and classroom aides.
• Ensures compliance with all government licensing and regulatory requirements for the program.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with licensing agencies and is the primary contact for audits or inspections.