Preschool Teacher Jobs
A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.
Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.
Those with an AA or BA in early childhood education or an AA or BA in an unrelated field + the above requirements preferred. MD State Credential Level 5...
Education/Experience: Ideal candidate will have an AA(or credit equivalent) degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline....
- Goodtime Chinese School
- Portland, OR
- 14 days ago
- Goodtime Chinese School
- Portland, OR
- 14 days ago
Ideal candidates will have: Previous experience teaching in a preschool setting A strong commitment to early childhood education The ability to work collaboratively in a bilingual learning environment...
Childcare (nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor, etc.)...
Ability to plan, organize and conduct early childhood education programs. Ability to implement routine care for infants and toddlers in a responsive environment....
We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team....
LOCATION Milan Skip-a-Long Child Development Center EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt...
Duties Educator of a full-day Preschool for All classroom....
How to Apply GOREVILLE C.U.S.D. #1 is accepting applications for the following position for the 2025-2026 school year: Pre-K Teacher Applications are available at any of the Districts offices or...
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids!...
as other paraprofessionals and building staff as they attend to preschool students' physical, personal, academic, social and emotional needs....
Preschool Teacher-Piney Chapel-TEMPORARY -MATERNITY LEAVE (Limestone County)
- Athens, AL
- 2 hours ago
- Athens, AL
- 2 hours ago
Credentials/Experience Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with 9 hours of concentrated coursework and experience working in a...
Lead Teacher - Preschool - Part Time (8:45 am -11:45 am)- West Suburban
- Wauwatosa, WI
- 2 hours ago
- Wauwatosa, WI
- 2 hours ago
; 48 credits from an institution of higher education with at least 3 credits in early childhood education; an Associates degree or higher in early childhood education; a Child Development Association...
Overview Middle Way School (MWS) is pioneering a new model of education based on the best in education research and enhanced by the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist traditions. Master teachers...
Assistant Toddler Teacher-ECT Qualifications-Preferred
- Arvada, CO
- 2 hours ago
- Arvada, CO
- 2 hours ago
If you have the following, we would love to speak with you: High School Diploma or GED Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center CDA/ECT certification preferred...
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- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Preschool
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Conferences
- Instructional Strategies
- Early Childhood Education
- Common Core State Standards
- NAEYC
- Elementary Education
- Lesson Planning
- Montessori Method
- Classroom Management
- Responsive Classroom
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Curriculum Planning
- Individualized Education Program
- Child Development
- Arts and Crafts
- Special Education
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs
- Curriculum Development
- Music
- Tutoring
- Educating
- First Aid
- Reading
- Energetic
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Background Checks
- Teaching
- High School Diploma
- Employee Development
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Events
- Flexibility
- Education Experience
- Coaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Filing
- Regulations
- English
- Spanish
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual
- Teamwork
- Research Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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