Overview of the Role:

The role of the Preschool Teacher is to create a warm, inviting and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Creates a classroom environment that supports the needs of each individual child with concerns for their interests, individual learning style and stage of development, as well as the class as a group. Helps each child to become aware of his / her role as a member of the group while reinforcing positive self-esteem.
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Incorporates learning about Jewish holidays, values, and culture into the classroom environment
• Instructs children in practices of self-care and help children with self-care as needed. Implement a developmentally appropriate toilet-training program in a positive and nurturing manner when needed
• Is responsible for ordered arrangement, appearance, and age-appropriate learning environment of classroom. Develops and implements lesson plans. Cares for, maintains, and requests supplies and equipment.
• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over stimulation and fatigue.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books
• Serves meals and healthy snacks to children
• Communicates with families regularly through email, in-person conversation and annual parent-teacher conferences
• Other duties as assigned