Website Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool
We are looking for a qualified Christian Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Benefits:
12 Paid Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision, & Chiropractic paid at 90%
Employee childcare discount more than 50%
401(k) & 401(k) matching
PTO accrual
Professional development & growth
Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
Develop a careful and creative weekly curriculum suitable for preschool children
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, bible lessons, 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 disagreements and/or misunderstanding between friends
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
Track children’s progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and home life
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
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 mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Mandatory Requirements
Certification in child CPR
12+ ECE/Child Development college units or in the process of attaining units
FBI & DOJ Fingerprint Background Clearance
Pass Physical, & required immunizations of T.B., MMR, & DTap
Speak & Write English clearly
Christian based faith belief
Interview Process
Initial interview via Zoom
On site interview
On site working interview
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you have the core 12 ECE/Child Development college units completed or currently enrolled and taking classes?
Being a non-profit 501c3 faith based preschool, please describe your religious background, the church you currently attend, and any preschool bible teaching experience you have.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Preschool: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Salinas, CA 93906: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
