What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Teacher position at Smiles for Miles Childcare?
Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Daycare Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire growth, curiosity, and joy in children. In this role, you will create a safe, engaging, and educational environment that promotes childhood development and fosters a love of learning. Your dedication will help shape the foundation for lifelong success while ensuring each child's unique needs are met with compassion and expertise. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that support early childhood education standards, including literacy, math, physical education, and social-emotional learning.
- Create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and positive behavior management.
- Engage with children through interactive lessons, play activities, and hands-on experiences tailored to their developmental stages, including toddler care and preschool activities.
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to communicate children's progress, behavioral observations, and developmental milestones effectively.
- Manage classroom routines, maintain organized lesson plans, and ensure safety protocols are consistently followed to promote child welfare.
- Support children with special education needs or those requiring early intervention services by adapting activities and providing targeted support.
- Conduct assessments using standardized testing methods when appropriate to monitor progress and inform instructional strategies.
Qualifications
- Prior classroom experience working with children in early childhood settings such as daycare centers or preschools.
- Knowledge of childhood development principles, behavior management techniques, and classroom management strategies.
- Experience with curriculum development across various domains including literacy education, math instruction, physical education, and Montessori or other educational philosophies.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and engage families in their child's learning journey.
- Familiarity with special education practices and early intervention programs is a plus.
- Certification or training in early childhood education or related fields preferred; relevant coursework or experience in toddler care and preschool education is highly valued.
- Ability to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity and promotes child welfare.
- Required daycare Trainings
Embark on a rewarding career where your enthusiasm for teaching can truly shine! We are dedicated to fostering professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in childhood development, classroom management, and innovative teaching methods. Join us to make a lasting impact on young learners’ lives while enjoying a supportive work environment committed to excellence in early childhood education.
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $12