Preschool Teacher

Teach N Tots Inc

Phoenix, AZ

$16 to $16 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Summary

At Teach N Tots we strive to create a positive and safe learning environment for young children. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. The Lead Teacher provides a comfortable space for the students to explore and grow.

Duties

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
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
Dress children and change diapers.
Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
Maintain a safe play environment.
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Regulate children's rest periods.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork.