Preschool Teacher
Company: The Goddard School
Location: Middle River
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job description We are looking
for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for
kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will
teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after
they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love
and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them
effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool
educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn
their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy
mental and emotional development of the child so they can more
easily acclimate in the next level of education. Responsibilities -
Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool
children - Employ a variety of educational techniques
(storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children -
Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies
and build self-esteem - Encourage children to interact with each
other and resolve occasional arguments - Guide children to develop
their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully
constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do
crafts etc.) - Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children
to ensure they are safe at all times - Track children’s progress
and report to parents - Communicate with parents regularly to
understand the children’s background and psyche - Collaborate with
other educators - Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent
with health and safety standards Skills - AA degree or higher in
Early Childhood Education or relevant field preferred - 99-hour
MSDE Certification preferred - Proven experience as a Preschool
Teacher - Excellent understanding of the principles of child
development and preschool educational methods - Familiarity with
safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms - Excellent
communication and instructional skills - Ability to act as mediator
between children - Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable - Balance
between a creative mind and a practical acumen - Certification in
child CPR - Valid licence to practice profession
Keywords: The Goddard School, Lower Merion , Preschool Teacher, Education / Teaching , Middle River, Pennsylvania
