Bedford Heights Daycare is looking for an energetic, high-spirited individual to fill our Preschool Teacher position. If you have a passion for early childhood education, enjoy a relaxed work atmosphere, and love children, this is the place for you. For 44 years we have provided high quality childcare, earning an excellent reputation in Bedford Heights and surrounding communities. We are a highly... rated childcare center serving children 18 months-13 years and offer Head Start services. Our teachers possess positive attitudes and take a creative approach to education. Practicing compassion and patience among our students and staff has fostered a family community that we’d love you to join!

Responsibilities for Preschool Teacher
• Create lesson plans that nurture and stimulate all domains of each child’s development
• Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
• Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required
• Create a classroom environment that provides children space to learn how to play, work together and make friends
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents and caregivers
• Collaborate with children’s families to ensure a smooth transition from home to the child care setting
• Ensure students adhere to the school’s stated rules and policies
• Provide additional assistance to students who have special needs
• Maintain an orderly classroom and handle all disturbances in accordance with the daycare guidelines

Qualifications for Preschool Teacher
• Associates in Early Childhood Education, General Education, Special Education or related field
• Able to effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities
• Creative and imaginative activity planning
• Able to demonstrate skills in conflict management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition
• Reliable transportation and attendance
• Prepared to pass a state mandated background check
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pound and in case of emergency a 40-pound child

Benefits for Preschool Teacher
• Bedford Heights Daycare offers great benefits for all our full-time employees. That includes paid vacations, holidays, sick time, personal days, and your birthday off! We also offer quarterly incentives, training opportunities and medical contributions. Come check us out for more details
Bedford Heights OH USA

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