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Columbia, SC 29229
from $30 per hour
10+ years of experience
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Experience: 14 yrs
Hi! I'm looking for a job where I can assist in a child's development through play, nature, and connection. As a teacher for the past 10 years (since the 13-14 school year as a kindergarten, Pre-K, and first grade teacher), I am passionate in growing the whole child but lately I'm not finding this in public education. They've taken out play in hopes of creating more rigor. I disagree with this as I believe play and connection making should be priorities. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my hubby. We enjoy visiting zoos and aquariums. I also love to read, particularly dystopian series; and build puzzles or Lego sets. My skills include maintaining a calm demeanor. Children deserve to be treated with respect and patience. Another skill of mine is that I'm a lifelong learner. Recently I have been reading about the Montessori approaches to education and parenting. My last skill would be that I see the value in using even the smallest, insignificant moment as a teaching moment.
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Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
Willing to care for up to 4 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$30-50/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$21/hr
2 children
$24/hr
3 children
$27/hr
4 children
$30/hr
Can help with
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Swimming supervision
Education
Coker College - 2013
Bachelor degree - Early Childhood/ Elementary Education
Languages
English
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Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Certified teacher
Early childhood eductation
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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