Child Development Specialist/Early Childhood Teacher/Youth Counselor

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Child Development Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, Group Teacher, Infant Teacher, Montessori Preschool Teacher, Nursery Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher), Teacher, Toddler Teacher, Child Care Worker, Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Job Responsibilities
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Technology Skills
  • Computer based training software — Common Curriculum; EasyCBM; Padlet; Schoology
  • Desktop communications software — Bloomz; ClassDojo; Edmodo; Tadpoles
  • Electronic mail software — Email software
  • Multi-media educational software — Nearpod; Seesaw
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

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New workers start around $45K. Median pay is $49K per year. Highly experienced workers can earn around $63K.

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New workers start around $44K. Median pay is $49K per year. Highly experienced workers can earn around $61K.

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New workers start around $38K. Median pay is $42K per year. Highly experienced workers can earn around $50K.

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New workers start around $38K. Median pay is $46K per year. Highly experienced workers can earn around $51K.

Source: State of California, Employment Development Department