Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The teacher must provide a safe and nurturing environment that is conducive to the growth, learning, and success of children.

Representative Duties:

Work under the Program Director to plan, organize and implement both approved and developmentally appropriate curriculum to enhance the growth and development of children enrolled in the program.

For a list of representative duties please refer to the appendix section in the company manual.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of…

Concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
Early childhood curriculum areas and appropriate methods of implementation.

Strengths in the following areas:

Cultural Sensitivity
Maintenance of a clean, safe and orderly classroom
Record-keeping strategies
Oral and written communication skills
Regulatory requirements and rules
Working effectively as a team

Ability to…

The teacher must have the ability to complete all representative duties listed within the appendix section of the company manual.

Education and Experience

Any of the following:

Child Development Associate
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
Valid First Aid and Infant/Toddler/Adult CPR certificate required.
Must complete 24 hours of training in Early Childhood Education annually to maintain position.

All interested candidates must submit a letter of application including a description of education and experience that demonstrates qualifications for the position. Letters may be directed to Mariann Gladstone, mariann@abcacademyjackson.com.