What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Teacher position at Shining Star Childcare?
We are looking for a dependable, energetic, and caring Child Care Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for children, strong classroom-management skills, and the ability to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
As a Teacher, you will be responsible for the daily operation of your classroom, implementing age-appropriate activities, maintaining required documentation, and working closely with other teachers, management, and families.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, nurturing, structured, and positive environment for children.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities and lesson plans.
- Maintain an organized and engaging classroom.
- Supervise children at all times and ensure proper supervision ratios are maintained.
- Follow all North Carolina childcare rules, regulations, and center policies.
- Maintain daily attendance, meal, activity, incident, and other required classroom records.
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding their child's day, progress, and needs.
- Lead and provide direction to assistant teachers working in the classroom.
- Encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and educational development.
- Assist children with meals, toileting, diapering, handwashing, rest time, and other daily routines as appropriate for the age group.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and sanitation throughout the day.
- Prepare the classroom and materials for daily activities.
- Follow the center's behavior-management and discipline policies.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional-development opportunities.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers and management.
- Follow all health, safety, confidentiality, and emergency procedures.
- Perform additional childcare-related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- NC Early Childhood Credential preferred.
- Previous childcare or classroom experience strongly preferred.
- Lead teacher experience is a plus.
- Must be dependable and have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass all required background checks.
- Must complete required childcare training and continuing education.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Must be patient, professional, dependable, and able to work well as part of a team.
- Must have strong communication and classroom-management skills.
- Must be comfortable working actively with children throughout the day.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor.
- Safely lift and carry children or classroom materials as necessary.
- Participate in indoor and outdoor activities with children.
- Respond quickly and appropriately during emergencies.
What We're Looking For
We are especially interested in someone who is:
- Dependable and punctual
- Loving and patient with children
- Positive and energetic
- Organized
- A strong classroom leader
- Able to communicate professionally with parents and coworkers
- Willing to take initiative
- A team player
- Passionate about helping children learn and grow
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team and make a positive difference in children's lives every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching / Early Childhood Education Credentials? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $14