Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Learning Center Hiring for Early Childhood Teacher Job at Minnetonka, MN Full Time

Come to work at Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Learning Center! We are looking for qualified Preschool Teacher / Assistant Teacher, they are not required to speak Chinese, but are passionated in early childhood education to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. They will support Chinese teachers in the classrooms, and teach the children 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

• Support Chinese teachers in the classrooms.
• 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

• No Chinese speaking required.
• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher or Assistant 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.
• Associate degree or higher in education or relevant field.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a Safe School Plan that’s developed for COVID-19.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)
• preschool: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location