Preschool Teacher

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Preschool teachers to provide a safe, nurturing and motivating classroom environment where children are happy and challenged through playful and educational activities. To nurture and facilitate the development of each child by fostering social skills, cognitive skills, motor skills, work habits and language skills. To be a role model for the children and set an example of positive adult interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote learning and personal development through the use of books, music, singing , dancing, rhythmic activities, use of various art materials and social interaction.
• Respond to each child's different and personal needs, abilities and culture.
• Provide a safe environment by maintaining an orderly, clean and appealing classroom: eliminating or removing safety hazards: daily cleaning of bathrooms, vacuuming of carpets, mopping floors, trash removal, etc.; follow necessary sanitation procedures in diapering areas, bathrooms and at mealtimes.
• Plan and implement lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate.
• Promotes parent involvement and communication through keeping parents informed on a daily basis, involved in child's progress, preparing written daily sheets, and conducting parent/teacher meetings when needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preschool teacher should, at a minimum, have completed Child Care I and Child Care II (90 hours) courses and Infant/Toddler 45 hour course.
• Associate or Bachelors Degree preferred, but not required.
• 1-year experience in child care with children ages 6 weeks - 5 years.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with parents, students, staff and administration.
• Experience with classroom technology and digital learning tools is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• School work environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing for long periods of time.
• Bending and crouching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, reaching in all directions and working on a computer or other standard school equipment.
• Sit in small chairs, at child level.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively in the English Language.
• Must be able to lift and carry children up to at least 35 pounds.
• Ability to move classrooms furniture, etc. on a regular basis and lift occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in an air-conditioned indoor environment as well as outdoor during all seasons.

Wicomico Day School is a non profit, private school located in Salisbury, Maryland. Our mission is to provide a strong traditional education in a warm, friendly environment stressing family involvement. By modeling the importance of respect for self and others, our faculty can bring out the best in our students at all stages of development.