Infant Teacher at J4K Preschool Corona, Inc

Corona, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Interactive Learning, Physical Development, Mental Development, Social Development, Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, Personal Hygiene, Communication, Observation, Evaluation, Lesson Planning, Childcare, First Aid, CPR, Bilingual

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Job Summary: Preschool teachers are responsible for the early education of children in their care. Duties and responsibilities of Preschool Teachers include developing and delivering interactive learning programs designed to engage and educate young children. Job Responsibilities: The desire to make a difference in the lives of others and in the lives of our children enrolled with us. A professional and positive attitude. You MUST love to give hugs, wipe boogers, hold a crying toddler, get a dental inspection by a two-year-old, have pretend conversation “on the phone” into a block, and most of all eat pretend food like a champ! Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. Attend to infant’s basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Get ready to follow our academic curriculum and set your lesson plans. Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Able to stand for long periods of time, frequent walking, sitting on the floor and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40lb child in an emergency situation. You must be able to get up off the floor and stand up quickly. Must be able to participate and lead children in various school events and programs such as Birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, etc. A loving demeanor with children. You must be prepared to laugh, love, and learn more about children than you ever have. This is by far one of the most joyous places to work, but you must be prepared to accept the challenges and benefits this job has to offer. Requirements Job Qualifications: A Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND / OR 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units with Infant / Toddler units included. Must be able to speak English clearly and be able to communicate with other staff and parents clearly. Spanish speaking is a plus. A Statement signed by a physician that the applicant is in good health and free from health problems which would have a harmful effect on children or co- workers or would interfere with effective functioning. Must be able to pass FBI Fingerprint, DOJ and Child Abuse index background check. Certification in California Childcare First Aid & CPR. Physical & Environmental Requirements: With or without reasonable accommodation this position requires: Extensive standing and walking; sitting on the floor and on low (12”) chairs. Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling. Lifting and carrying children extensively in the infant/toddler program; less frequently in the preschool program, but the children are heavier. Frequent moving of equipment (Cots, tables, etc.). Pushing children in buggies, strollers, and walking for considerable periods of time. The necessity of being outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to unpleasant odors and fluids caused by vomit (occasional) and bodily elimination. Relatively frequent exposure to loud noises (baby crying, toys falling and other common occurrences of children at play).

Responsibilities

Preschool teachers are responsible for the early education of children, developing and delivering interactive learning programs. They also attend to infants' basic needs and organize activities to promote development.