Teacher

A Lead Preschool Teacher must: · Be at least 18 years of age · Have a high school degree or equivalent education · Possess an Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development; or a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or a child related field.
Or have at least 2 years prior experience.
(Preferred not required) · Submit to various background checks including out of state checks if applicable · Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified (preferred not required) · Have or be able to obtain food handlers upon hire · Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom · Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences · Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities · Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50lbs · Be available for full time employment and available to work as early and as late as 6:30 am/pm · Have dependable transportation REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS · Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs · Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times · Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children · Be customer service orientated and professional · Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of KNA Daycare RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES · Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development · Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing) · Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times · Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren) · Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service · Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children · Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations · Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day · Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children · Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends · Prepare weekly lesson plans · Be responsible for daily sheets and daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing · Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times · Reports directly to the director with any questions or concerns they have regarding the children or center policy.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $10.
00 - $12.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Burkburnett, TX 76354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License or State ID (Preferred) Work Location: In person