Kindergarten Teacher at Catholic Diocese of Peoria

Private Catholic faith-based school is seeking kind, imaginative, and experienced kindergarten teacher. This warm and patient individual should have creativity and lots of passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.

Job Summary: 

Professional early childhood education certified teacher who nurtures young minds while maintaining a happy, healthy and safe environment. On a daily basis the teacher should create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans to children 5 and 6 years old and foster open communication about progress, schedules, and individual achievement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification

• Communication skills. Kindergarten teachers need good communication skills to tell parents and colleagues about students’ progress. They need good writing and speaking skills to convey this information effectively. They must also be able to communicate well with small children.

• Creativity. Kindergarten teachers must plan lessons that engage young students. In addition, they need to adapt their lessons to suit different learning styles.

• Interpersonal skills. Kindergarten teachers must understand children’s emotional needs and be able to develop good relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.

• Organizational skills. Teachers need to be organized to plan lessons and keep records of their students.

• Patience. Working with children can be frustrating, and kindergarten teachers should be able to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.

• Physical stamina. Working with children can be physically taxing, so kindergarten teachers should have a lot of energy.