What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Teacher position at Hampton Daycare Center?
Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Lead Infant Room Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young children will inspire growth, curiosity, and joy. In this dynamic role, you will lead a dedicated classroom of infants, creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment that fosters early learning and emotional security. Your expertise will guide the daily activities, support team collaboration, and build strong relationships with families to ensure each child's unique needs are met with compassion and professionalism. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the foundational years of childhood development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily classroom activities for infants, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment aligned with developmental milestones.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in infants.
- Supervise and support assistant teachers and caregivers to maintain high standards of care and educational quality.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, including pediatric first aid, CPR, mandated reporting laws, and health regulations.
- Observe individual children’s behaviors and developmental progress to tailor care plans that support their unique needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities, developmental observations, incident reports, and health records.
- Foster positive behavior management strategies that encourage independence and social skills among infants.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working with infants in childcare settings such as daycare centers or preschools.
- Knowledge of childhood development principles, early childhood education practices, and classroom management techniques.
- Certification in first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), pediatric first aid preferred.
- Strong communication skills for effective parent engagement and team collaboration.
- Ability to follow safety procedures diligently while providing attentive supervision of children.
- Experience in caregiving roles such as nannying or babysitting is valued; classroom experience is preferred.
Join us in shaping the earliest moments of children's lives by providing exceptional care rooted in love, learning, and leadership!
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare : 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15