Preschool Teacher

Once Upon a Childcare

Colorado Springs, CO

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$16 to $20 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Company parties

Once Upon a Childcare is looking for Lead Teachers and Assistants to join our team!

Pay starts between $16.00 - $20.00 based on education and experience. On-going pay raises for all employees are awarded based on meeting program standards and expectations. If you are a good fit for our program, we love to promote and help all our teaching staff grow! Career advancement is always available, and we are willing to assist.

Benefits:

Full-time staff members have the ability to earn up to 96 hours of PTO and 66 hours of sick pay a year. PTO hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.
Holiday pay will be paid based on your average hours worked and paid to each employee after their 60-day probationary period.
Birthday off with pay
Monthly bonus for perfect attendance

Responsibilities:

Develop a fun and creative lesson plan suitable for the children in your class
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, 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, colors, art, etc...).
Track children's progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche.
Collaborate with other educators.
If needed help with potty training
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience working in a licensed childcare facility
Child development courses through an accredited college and/or EQIT/Pyramid Plus courses and/or a Level 2 or higher in the PDIS credential system (Go to PDIS Colorado Shine to create an account)
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 a mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
Certification in child CPR or willingness to obtain