Preschool Teachers - Full and Part-time at ST JOHN'S WESTMINSTER LEARNING CENTER

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryAre you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning?We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Preschool Teachers to join our team! If you are enthusiastic about working with children aged 2-5, creating fun and educational experiences, and contributing to their early development, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do:Plan Teach: Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that nurture children’s growth in language, motor skills, and social development.Create a Safe Environment: Maintain a safe, clean, and positive classroom that encourages exploration and creativity.Support Development: Observe and assess the developmental progress of each child, providing individualized support when necessary.Build Relationships: Foster strong relationships with children, parents, and staff members, ensuring open communication and collaboration.Promote Positive Behavior: Guide children through social interactions and teach them how to manage their emotions and behaviors in a supportive environment.DutiesTasks and Responsibilities:Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Participate in activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.Follow Ohio State regulations according to Department of Children and Youth. (DCY)Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.Serve meals and snacks in accordance with state guidelines.RequirementsWhat We're Looking For:Educational Background: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field but not requiredExperience: Previous experience in a preschool or childcare setting is a plus.Skills: Strong communication, patience, creativity, and organizational skills.Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).Passion: A genuine love for working with young children and helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.BenefitsCompetitive hourly wagePaid Holidays for full-time TeachersDiscounted TuitionWhy Join Us?Supportive Team: Work with a friendly, dedicated group of educators who care about your professional growth.Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced schedule with regular hours and time off for holidays.Impactful Work: Play an essential role in shaping the next generation and making a positive difference in children's lives.St. John's LC has been serving the west-side community with quality childcare since 1962. An established high-quality center serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years.