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Essex Preschool LTD is looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. We have been here for 52 years. We are perfect for that teacher who wants to be at home at 3 o’clock for their own children OR the College student studying education who may be deferring or learning online this year that wants to get hands-on classroom experience. Our hours are 8:30am to 2:30pm. We follow District 4 school calendar. An Essex preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well asthe abilityto engage them and earn their trust and attention.
The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
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 snack 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
-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
-Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
-Certification in child CPR/First Aid and medications (can be obtained after being hired)
