Prek Kindergarten Teachers

Job description

Core Values: Our educators are responsible for and will provide children with the education and experiences needed to ensure early success and school readiness. Parent involvement is critical in the development of a child. We form a partnership with parents by providing newsletters and daily information sheets on what their child has learned each day. We will provide a safe atmosphere where children can learn to communicate and express themselves among peers. We value learning and understand that children learn in different ways. We encourage intrinsic motivation and want each child to recognize their strengths and feel confident as they become ready to enter the next age level. We value respect for each child, family, and staff member. Work Environment: Helping children grow, learn, and gain new skills can be very rewarding. Our Educators will be responsible for planning and implementing curriculum for children ages Pre-K and Kindergarten. They must ensure the development and safety of these children are a priority and align with Steeplechase Academy's core values and are in compliance with the State of Missouri's Department of Education. Educators will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. Steeplechase Academy offers our full-time employees benefits: health insurance, dental, and vision. Child care discounts, paid time off, and paid holidays. Responsibilities: • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities • Provide activities to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving at the developmental levels of each child • Read books with children • Emergency procedures need to be provided at all times • Provide a fun and exciting classroom atmosphere • Ensure children are supervised at all times; this includes all areas of our facility (restrooms, classrooms, hallways, playground) • Actively engage with children at their level at all times • Communication: Keeping parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress is vital to the success of our program. You must be able to listen to parents and maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with them. Open and positive communication with coworkers and management is expected at all times. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Early Education 1yr + in an educational setting Positive communicator Able to follow a provided daily schedule for the students Reliable worker to create a consistent routine for the students Must be able to pass a mandatory background screening Annual professional development required Compensation: $19 - $24 hourly

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities • Provide activities to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving at the developmental levels of each child • Read books with children • Emergency procedures need to be provided at all times • Provide a fun and exciting classroom atmosphere • Ensure children are supervised at all times; this includes all areas of our facility (restrooms, classrooms, hallways, playground) • Actively engage with children at their level at all times • Communication: Keeping parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress is vital to the success of our program. You must be able to listen to parents and maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with them. Open and positive communication with coworkers and management is expected at all times.

Worksite address

kansas city, MO, 64101, US

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