Child Care Teacher (Toddler)

Wesley Child Care Teacher Description

Position: Teacher in the Wesley Preschool program

Purpose: Teaching young children in a Christian environment in ways

Appropriate to their age and developmental needs

Skills: Relates to children, parents and other adults in an effective, friendly manner.

Effectively plan for children’s day using best practices and

guidelines set forth by licensing

Knowledgeable about child development and best practices in early childhood education

Training: Teacher Certification with Delaware First

Duties:

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans using the curriculum guide and resources provided by the school. The written plans are to be posted for parents to see and should be turned in the week prior to the director.

• Coordinate plans for special events for individual classroom.
• Work cooperatively with a teacher assistant and direct work as assigned by you.
• Attend professional development to meet the required hours for delacare licensing.
• Attend staff meetings, parent nights, special events as needed.
• Perform individual assessments for each child in your class. Meet with parents at parent conferences.
• Be supportive and encourage all aspects of the program and other staff members.
• Maintain classroom in good order for church/school use.
• Keep families involved and updated in their child’s needs, performance and any changes that may occur during the school year.
• Maintain inventory of classroom supplies and materials. Submit supply requisitions as needed to the director.
• Participate in curriculum planning and evaluation updates for age level program.
• Additional duties may apply based on need and benefit to the overall program.
• Attend to children’s specific needs; including nose wiping, toileting and diaper changes.
• Be familiar with, adhere to and implement regulations and guidelines found in Delacare.

Character: Christian commitment

Dependable

Flexible

Cheerful and Friendly

Enjoys Children

Requirements: Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Health, energy, and ability to meet

The physical demands of the job. Clear background Check.

Meets requirements for position being applied for or can

Obtain required training to meet those requirements within

1 year of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Toddler care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Office of Early Learning Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17