Discovery Tree Schools is a small business in Sacramento, CA.
We are creative, collaborative, fun and our goal is to Attract qualified, engaging teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and the Sacramento community.
Our work environment includes:
Food provided
Wellness programs
Growth opportunities
Casual work attire
On-the-job training
Company perks
Safe work environment
Lively atmosphere
We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education.
You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life.
A 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 as the ability to 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.
Skills:
Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher.
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
Familiarity with child development curriculum.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to act as a mediator between children.
Strong commitment to safety and quality control in her teaching.
Reliable & Responsible.
Duties:
Develop creative and educational programs 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 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
Experience in Safety & Quality Control at Early Childhood Education Center.
Job Type: Full-time.
Salary: $16.
50 - $18.
00 per hour.
Benefits:
401(k).
401(k) matching.
Dental insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Employee discount.
Flexible schedule.
Flexible spending account.
Health insurance.
Health savings account.
Life insurance.
Paid time off.
Parental leave.
Professional development assistance.
Retirement plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vision insurance.
Schedule:
8-hour shift.
Day shift.
Monday to Friday.
No nights.
No weekends.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Sacramento, CA 95814: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred).
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred).
About Discovery Tree and Arista Schools:
Discovery Tree Schools provides an engaging environment in which children can recognize and fulfill their potential to become thinking, caring, productive and responsible individuals in our changing world.
Discovery Tree strives to provide the best possible learning and play environments, as well as the best out-of-home care for your child.