Preschool Teachers-Toddler Class

$37,440 - $45,760/Yr

Excellent Montessori - Lithonia, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lithonia, GA

Educational Services

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher for our Toddler Class, responsible for instructing children aged 12 months to 36 months in a Montessori environment. The role focuses on promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth through various activities and ensuring a nurturing and safe learning atmosphere. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and degrees, and will be committed to fostering a love for learning in young children.

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
• Attend to children's basic needs, including feeding, dressing, and diaper changing.
• Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents, or guardians.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, and suggest ways to promote learning and development.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them and helping them select activities of interest.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons and communicate those objectives to children.
• Demonstrate activities to children and arrange indoor and outdoor space for creative play and safety.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws and policies.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work appropriately.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops to improve professional competence.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development and evaluation of preschool programs.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, and experiential activities.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment and materials.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices and support.
• Perform administrative duties such as monitoring hall and cafeteria activities.
• Administer tests to determine children's developmental levels and needs.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Requirements

• Valid Montessori Certification or higher.
• CDA (Child Development Associates) certification.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience in teaching preschool-aged children.

Nice-to-haves

• Data entry software proficiency
• Microsoft Excel
• Children's educational software
• Compact digital cameras
• Compact disk CD players
• Desktop computers
• Educational board games
• Educational puzzles
• Educational toys
• Email software
• Emergency first aid kits
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Pegboards
• Personal computers
• Photocopying equipment
• Play structures
• Sand tables
• Toy block sets
• Water tables

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $18 - $22
• Full-time employment
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment