Preschool Teacher

**Overview** We are seeking a caring and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. As a Preschool Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of young children, fostering their growth and development, and creating a nurturing environment that encourages learning and exploration. **Responsibilities** - Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans to promote early childhood education - Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children to learn and play - Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues - Observe and assess children's progress, identifying areas of strength and weakness - Implement effective behavior management strategies to support children's social and emotional development - Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement curriculum that aligns with the principles of early childhood education - Provide individualized tutoring and literacy education to children who require additional support - Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and daily activities - Communicate regularly with parents about their child's development and any concerns or issues that may arise **Skills** - Experience working with children, preferably in a preschool or daycare setting - Strong educational background in early childhood education or a related field - Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues - Ability to develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum - Experience with behavior management and conflict resolution - Proven track record of providing literacy education and tutoring to young children - Familiarity with best practices in early childhood education and childcare - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations - Passion for creating a positive and nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Application Question(s): Whenever you ask your 2- and 3-year-old students to write, a 2-year-old boy grasps the crayon with his fist. What would you do? A. Have everyone practice the correct grasp and reward their progress with stickers B. Gently shape his hand into a tripod grasp every time C. Give him lined paper to write on so he'll have to hold the crayon correctly D. Incorporate toys like playdough and clothespins into your centers E. Nothing; he'll change his grip when he's ready You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird." What would you do? A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!" B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best." C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird D. Show the children how to make a bird E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird A teacher is planning a unit to help his students understand what nonfiction is. This is the first time his students are studying this concept in school. How should the teacher begin the unit? A. Teach a mini-lesson on the difference between fiction and nonfiction B. Ask the class to talk about their favorite nonfiction books C. Have the students draw pictures of characters from teacher-selected nonfiction books D. Lead the whole class in writing a nonfiction story together E. Assign students to read nonfiction books together in small groups License/Certification: CPR Certification (Required) Child Development Associate Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: Arabi, LA 70032 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Arabi, LA 70032: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person