What are the responsibilities and job description for the Older Toddler Teacher position at TodayCare Children's Centers LLC?
We are looking for a patient, attentive child care teacher to care for children. The teacher will help, maintain children's hygiene, monitor them for health, behavioral, and emotional concerns, provide them with age-appropriate instruction and work with parents to ensure that children are learning and socializing in a positive way. They will also assist with sterilizing toys and play areas and other duties to ensure that the children are in a safe, engaging, and clean environment.
To be successful as a child care teacher, you should be thorough and caring with an eye for detail. You should be prepared to meet the physical demands of the position and have an understanding of the childhood development process.
TodayCare non-discrimination policy:
TodayCare is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for all individuals and is dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any kind will not be tolerated, and we are committed to taking prompt and effective action to address any concerns brought to our attention. TodayCare’s Nondiscrimination Policy affirms our commitment to ensuring that all employees, applicants, customers, and visitors are treated fairly and equally, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA).
Why TodayCare?
- We are a small company who cares about each individual employee
- Company paid Child Development Associate (CDA) training and application fees
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and AFLAC insurances
Child Care Teacher Responsibilities:
- Providing care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning rooms and toys.
- Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, sharing, etc.
- Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
- Helping children discover new interests by introducing them to art, music, sports, and other potential hobbies.
- Ensuring children are learning positive behaviors and providing guidance or approved discipline, as needed.
- Preparing children to enter the next level of care or for entry into school.
- Keeping records relating to child care.
- Working with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
Child Care Teacher Requirements:
- Education and 2 experience preferred.
- A valid driver’s license.
- 2500 clocked hours in a classroom (required)
- Decisiveness, patience, and stamina to chase after, lift, or carry children.
- Ability to pass state required background checks.
- Exceptional communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of stages of childhood development.
- Attentiveness to the needs and safety of children.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $21