Overview Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Daycare Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will help shape the future! In this dynamic role, you will create a warm, engaging, and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. Your dedication will foster foundational skills in literacy, math, physical activity, and social-emotional development, ensuring each child receives the highest quality care and education. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while developing your skills in early childhood education. Responsibilities Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote early literacy, math skills, physical activity, and social development. Provide attentive toddler care and preschool instruction that supports individual child development needs. Manage classroom behavior through positive reinforcement strategies and effective behavior management techniques. Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment by adhering to health and safety standards, including first aid and CPR protocols. Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns to foster strong home-school connections. Support children with special education needs or those requiring early intervention services by adapting activities accordingly. Conduct assessments aligned with standardized testing where applicable to monitor developmental progress. Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning, classroom management strategies, and child welfare initiatives to ensure a cohesive learning environment. Skills Proven experience working with children in a daycare or preschool setting with classroom experience in early childhood education. Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, curriculum development, and classroom management techniques. Familiarity with special education practices, early intervention strategies, and behavior management methods. Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members. Ability to plan engaging lessons that incorporate literacy education, math fundamentals, physical education, and social-emotional learning. Knowledge of mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety regulations. Experience working with diverse learners including toddlers and preschool-aged children; private school experience is a plus. Embark on a rewarding career where your enthusiasm fuels young learners' curiosity! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a positive work environment dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.
Pay:
$13.50 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance