Preschool Teacher
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Preschool Teacher

Do you like working with children? Do you like feeling like family at work? Do you like feeling appreciated? Maybe working at Plato's is for you! We go over and above for our hard working employees!
We are looking for a preschool teacher who loves children and is passionate about early childhood education. We are very hands on preschool center who infuses Montessori concepts into our daily curriculum.
This position is at least 30 up to 40 hours per week. Pay starts at $12 and hour and goes up depending on qualifications
Responsibilities
Work side by side our current employees to provide a loving environment for our children
Use 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
Skills
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
DCF 45 hours or obtain with in 30 days
Level 2 background clearance
Fire extinguisher/ safe sleep training