Job description
Compton Children's Academy is seeking qualified, loving and drivenmulti classroom teacher with a background in early childhood education that would like to join our CCA family. CCA teachers will work in a cooperative teaching environment with children and families between the ages of 3 wks - school aged. The teacher will embrace and implement Reggio Emilia philosophy Emerged with our Creative Curriculum. All applicants will be considered; applicants with educational backgrounds in a related field are strongly encouraged to apply all applicants will be considered.
Positions available:
Co Teachers and multi classroom
Job requirements include (but are not limited to): Working cooperatively with teacher's assistant to create developmentally appropriate activities Creating a positive atmosphere that encourages learning through exploration and inquiry Maintaining a safe, clean and attractive environment in which children can thrive Conducting assessments Leading fall and spring parent-teacher conferences Observing and documenting children's growth and progress throughout the year, while maintaining individual portfolios for each child and keeping on open line of communication with your families. Communicating with director, colleagues, and parents with respect, sensitivity, and openness Attending monthly staff meetings, monthly team meetings with Director
All applicants will be considered. Please Contact Amanda Miller 703-815-5437 or. 571-991-4359 if you're interested 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.
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 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
- BSc/BA in education or relevant field
- Valid licence to practice profession
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Centreville, VA 20121: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person