Preschool Teacher Assistant

$29,120 - $37,440/Yr

SHP Preschool - Buda, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Buda, TX

About the position

The Preschool Teacher role is focused on preparing young children for their transition to kindergarten by fostering their developmental milestones through organized educational activities. The teacher will engage children in various learning techniques to promote their social, emotional, and cognitive growth, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

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

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• 1 year of childcare experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place