Early Childhood Teacher

Primary goal at our childcare center is to be responsible for the overall care, well-being, and development of children in your care.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Early Childhood Credential plus 12 hours or Associate Degree in Early Childhood
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed childcare center
• Current training in First Aid, CPR, SIDS preferred

Physical Requirements & Abilities

• Lift children on a regular basis
• Have mobility to ensure the safety of the children.
• Perform light cleaning duties.
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather.
• Ability to move and act quickly to a variety of situations and/or circumstances.
• Willing and able to provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as behavioral challenges, personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, and feeding.

Experience

• Prior classroom experience working with young children in preschool or daycare settings is essential.
• Expertise in curriculum development tailored for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Experience working with children requiring special education services or early intervention programs.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques that foster positive behavior and engagement.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with families, colleagues, and specialists dedicated to child welfare.

The following responsibilities of this position are not all-inclusive, but rather describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.

General Responsibilities:

• Plan curriculum and then follow through in the teaching program.
• Plans and posts weekly activities. The Law requires written lesson plans. Lead teachers must have plans written for the week in advance.
• Be willing and able to provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as behavioral challenges, personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, and feeding.
• Know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times.
• Determine needs of supplies and equipment in advance so they may be purchased.
• Handle specific discipline problems with the children; discuss these problems with the Director, securing the Director’s approval before discussing discipline problems with the parents.
• Be sure pertinent information concerning children is passed on the afternoon staff and/or parents.
• Keep accurate attendance records on each child.
• Complete assessment reports for each child when due and schedule conferences with parents upon requests.
• Leave the classrooms orderly at the end of each day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.50 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $14