What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-27 Antler Daycare Teacher AM position at Deer Creek School District?
ANTLER DAYCARE TEACHER AM
Job Goal
To provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children can learn, grow, and develop through age-appropriate activities and positive interactions. Aim to support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while building strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
Qualifications
Job Goal
To provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children can learn, grow, and develop through age-appropriate activities and positive interactions. Aim to support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while building strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working with children is preferred, but not required.
- Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification or already hold a current certification.
- Must pass required background checks and meet all childcare licensing requirements.
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for all children in the classroom.
- Supervise children at all times and follow all safety and childcare licensing requirements.
- Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Build positive relationships with children and respond to their individual needs with patience and care.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Follow daily classroom schedules, routines, and center policies.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents, families, and coworkers.
- Assist children with daily routines, including meals, toileting, handwashing, and rest periods as developmentally appropriate.
- Observe and document children's development, behavior, and progress as needed.
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and administration to provide consistent, high-quality care.
- Follow proper procedures for attendance, sign-in/sign-out, incident reporting, and classroom documentation.
- Attend staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification or complete certification within the required timeframe.
- Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and a positive attitude while supporting the overall goals of the daycare program.