Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Academy has an opening for a dynamic, caring and flexible person to join us as a Preschool Teacher. This is a vital position requiring a positive attitude, creativity, collaboration, and most of all the versatility to work in any of our classrooms with children ranging from 6-weeks through school age. Dependability is a required trait as children rely on their teacher to be present every day. As a Kiddie Academy employee, you’ll be a valued member of a passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. 

If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for planning and implementing proprietary curriculum, and completing assessments and reports for the children


• Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving


• Helps and supervises children during all activities


• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise


• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained


• Helps children with meal times and clean-up


• Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports


• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested


• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position


• Must demonstrate strong dependability with consistent attendance


• Able to adapt to teaching in any of the Academy classrooms


• A high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old


• Presents a pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality


• Highly professional and reliable


• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management


• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high


• Must be able to work closing shift 9-6