Job Description
Job Description
Calling all who love singing, dancing, storytelling and nurturing young, energetic children! Absolutely, Positively, Kids! (APK!) seeks enthusiastic teachers and child care workers who want to make a difference and put their talents to use. Call today to learn more about how you can join the leader in early education and childcare in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas! Join us for limitless hugs in a happy environment!
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for 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 childrens progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the childrens background
- Collaborate with other team members
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methodsFamiliarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classroomsExcellent communication and instructional skillsAbility to act as mediator between childrenCool-tempered, friendly and reliableCertification in child CPR (We provide class)Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :
401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offSchedule :
8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridaySupplemental Pay :
Bonus payEducation :
High school or equivalent (Required)Experience :
childcare : 1 year (Preferred)