Preschool Homeroom Teacher

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

- Early Childhood
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
- Major: Early Education

Additional School Requirements:
**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Previous experience teaching preschool-aged children, preferably in a homeroom or lead teacher role.
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles, theories, and best practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children.
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of each child.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Bilingual (fluency in Spanish is a big plus)

**Nice to have**:

- Knowledge of Reggio Emilia methodology
- Any training in the High Scope approach

Job Benefits:

- Health insurance allowance
- Work visa for employee
- National ID

**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where each child feels valued, respected, and supported.
- Establish positive relationships with students and families through regular communication, parent meetings, and updates on children's progress.
- Use a variety of teaching strategies and materials to engage children in active learning experiences and foster curiosity and exploration.
- Foster independence and self-help skills in children, including toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene routines.
- Encourage children to express themselves creatively through art, music, dramatic play, and other hands-on activities.
- Incorporate literacy, numeracy, science, and other academic concepts into daily routines and play-based learning experiences.
- Observe and assess children's development and progress, and use assessment data to inform instruction and individualize learning experiences.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment with age-appropriate materials and resources.