Certified Preschool Teacher at Mercer County Early Childhood Education Shared Services Alliance

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryHours: 8:30am-3:30pmCompensation: $57,922-$92,542Stepping Stones Learning Institute is concentrated on establishing a positive preschool experience for young children. The intent is to create a dun, nurturing environment which allows children to accomplish tasks successfully to enrich confidence in their self-esteem and bolster a positive attitude towards learning. The Preschool Teacher will instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school. Candidates must have a P-3 (Preschool through Grade 3) certification, CE or CEAS and preschool teaching experience.DutiesKnow and understand child development and apply this knowledge in practiceObserve and assess children’s behavior and use it to plan, as well as to individualize teaching practices and curriculumEstablish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for childrenPlan and implement curriculum that advances all areas of children’s learning and development across social, emotional and cognitive domainsMaintain positive relationships with children and families Support the development and learning of individual childrenRecognize that children are best understood in the context of family, culture and societyRequirementsKnowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Platform helpful, but not requiredMust pass local and state background checks and health screeningMust have P-3 certification, CE/CEAS and preschool teaching experienceKnowledge and use of social media platforms is helpful for communication to families.Nice To HavesBilingual a PlusBenefitsTen-month positionMedical benefits available, including Vision and DentalSick/Personal time401k program