Toddler /2K/ Preschool Teacher Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Toddler /2K/ Preschool Teacher TodayCare @ SSA Birmingham Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $16 – $22 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Childcare CPR Certification Childhood development Early childhood education High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Classroom experience Communication skills Child Development Associate Certification Teaching Entry level Full Job Description We are looking for a patient, attentive child care teacher to care for Toddlers & Two Year Olds. The teacher will prepare meals for children, maintain their hygiene, monitor them for health, behavioral, and emotional concerns, provide them with age-appropriate instruction and work with parents to ensure that children are learning and socializing in a positive way. They will also assist with sterilizing toys and play areas and other duties to ensure that the children are in a safe, engaging, and clean environment. To be successful as a child care teacher, you should be thorough and caring with an eye for detail. You should be prepared to meet the physical demands of the position and have an understanding of the childhood development process.

Child Care Teacher Responsibilities:

Providing care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning rooms and toys. Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, sharing, etc. Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents. Helping children discover new interests by introducing them to art, music, sports, and other activities. Ensuring children are learning positive behaviors and providing emotionally responsive guidance, as needed. Preparing children to enter the next level of care or for entry into school. Keeping records relating to child care. Working with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals. We take pride in our low NAEYC classroom ratios and all classrooms have co-teachers assigned as well.

Child Care Teacher Requirements:

Education and experience preferred. A valid driver’s license. Decisiveness, patience, and stamina to chase after, lift, or carry children. Record of immunizations and the ability to pass a background check. Exceptional communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills. Strong understanding of stages of childhood development. Attentiveness to the needs and safety of children.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Salary:

$16.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Early Childhood Education:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Ability to

Commute:

Birmingham, AL 35285 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Birmingham, AL 35285: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person