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Preschool Co-Teacher (2s)
$37,440 - $62,400/Yr
Trinity Preschool - San Rafael, CA
posted about 2 months ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
San Rafael, CA
Educational Services
About the position
The Preschool Co-Teacher will assist in preparing young children for kindergarten by providing a nurturing and educational environment. This role focuses on implementing creative educational programs and fostering the emotional and social development of preschool-aged children. The teacher will engage children through various teaching methods and ensure a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children's progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- BSc/BA in education or relevant field
- Valid licence to practice profession
Nice-to-haves
- Child Development Associate Certification
- CPR Certification
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
