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Crawford Street Playschool is growing – looking for the right people


The Crawford Street PlaySchool is looking for Childcare Teachers and Assistants for the 2024-2025 school year. Below are job descriptions for each position. Resumes will be accepted until May 24 and can be emailed to: PlaySchool@crawfordstreetumc.org or mailed to: Crawford St PlaySchool 900 Crawford Street Vicksburg, MS 39180. Please contact Meg Craft in the PlaySchool Office if you have any questions- 601-636-0476. |
CHILDCARE TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Crawford Street PlaySchool is looking for experienced Childcare Teachers to help preschool aged children develop social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and educational skills through play, experimentation, and problem-solving at our school. This individual will teach and supervise children while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination. Responsibilities:Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material Balance teaching between logical and social exercises Provide basic care and caregiving activities Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance the child’s abilities Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children using the Brightwheel app Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action Collaborate with other colleagues and staff at CSPS Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the MS State Department of Health Skills:Proven experience as a childcare / daycare teacher Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods Methodical and creative Patience, flexibility, dependable and love for children Strong communication and time management skills Certificate in First Aid and CPR Degree in early childhood education preferred but not required This Job Is:A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary varies with experience. |
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Crawford Street PlaySchool is looking for qualified Teacher Assistants/Floaters for our school to help prepare small children by easing them into organized education, learning to play together and share. Assistants will help teach children important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. Responsibilities: Assist the teacher in developing a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children Be comfortable using 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 Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Collaborate with other colleagues and staff at CSPS Help the lead teacher maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the MS State Department of Health Skills: Proven experience working with preschool aged children Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Strong communication and instructional skills Ability to act as mediator between children Patience, flexibility, dependable and love for children Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary varies with experience. |
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