Preschool Teacher

September 12, 2024

Little People's Education Center

Soldotna

FULL TIME

This position consists of creating a safe, fun, educational and loving environment. You are directly responsible to include developing and delivering interactive learning programs designed to engage and educate young children. Passion, gifts and deep love for children, co-workers, families and our community is at the top of the list! Examples of responsibilities include:

Create a safe and fun learning environment. Keeping classroom clean and tidy, developmentally challenging and adhere to health and safety procedures by promoting a positive and healthy learning environment
Plan and develop educational projects upholding routine and center schedule
Assist all children in developing social and practical life skills.
Guide and assist in achieving developmental milestones preparing them for the next stage of their education and growth
Track children's progress. Observe and monitor talents, special abilities, and disabilities to help them improve their social, emotional, physical, behavioral and educational competencies.
Develop partnerships with families through direct communication with parents to understand their children's background and psyche and report progress day to day.
Have or gain knowledge of the milestones associated with the developmental stages of children ages 3-6, appropriate ways of interacting with, caring for, and fostering their development, and the ability to recognize signs of delayed development.
Establish and enforce guidelines of acceptable behavior honoring respect, responsibility, compassion and acceptable boundaries.
Prioritize adequate (age appropriate) hygiene and cleanliness
Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and co-teachers.
Uphold and develop classroom activities including lessons, recess, breaks and meals
Track children's’ progress, conduct evaluations throughout the year
Maintain a clean, fun and tidy classroom
Help children reach developmental milestones
Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies and protocols
Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures. Uphold state mandates and company processes
Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling with lots of fun and giggles
Connect with each student on a genuine level infusing compassion and love for the program, families and company.