Nursery Teacher

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.
• Educating children about fundamental concepts, such as colors, letters, numbers, and shapes.
• Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their self-esteem.
• Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
• Monitors students progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten.
• Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Preparing for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.