Job Description

Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position supports children’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth through intentional planning, positive interactions, and hands-on learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Environment & Safety:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom at all times.
• Ensure constant, active supervision of children; follow all health and safety regulations.
• Implement daily routines that support predictability, independence, and positive behavior.

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with developmental milestones and program goals.
• Use a variety of learning strategies including play-based learning, small-group instruction, and hands-on activities.
• Support language, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional skills through intentional teaching.

Child Development & Guidance:

• Promote positive behavior using developmentally appropriate guidance techniques.
• Support inclusion by adapting activities and instruction to meet individual needs.
• Observe and assess children’s development; document progress through notes, portfolios, or assessments.

Family Communication:

• Build positive relationships with families through daily communication and ongoing updates.
• Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information.

Professionalism & Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and staff to maintain a positive classroom climate.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training as required.
• Follow all center policies, licensing guidelines, and reporting procedures.

Classroom Management & Daily Duties:

• Prepare materials, set up learning centers, and assist with transitions.
• Assist with meals, toileting, diapering, handwashing, and other care routines as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitized classroom at all times by following Treasure Kids Academy Mandatory Cleaning Checklist.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for extended periods/ Classroom Cleaning 
• This position is Monday- Friday 8:45am-5:45pm(required)-NO WEEKENDS. 
• Must complete a Background Screening (Clearinghouse).
• Must have Experience in child care for Teaching Position
• 45 Hours State Mandated Child Care Training Courses and completed exams-Required (This must be on Training Transcript).
• (Not Required but a +) CDA, Associate’s Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education.
• NOT REQUIRED- CPR/First Aid certification (must obtain within 90 days of hire).

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