Daycare Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Daycare Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will create a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can explore, learn, and grow. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning and development, ensuring each child's individual needs are met with care and professionalism. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while developing your skills in childhood development, classroom management, and caregiving.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging daily activities that promote early childhood education, social skills, and emotional development.
• Provide attentive infant care, toddler care, and preschool instruction in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Foster positive behavior management strategies to encourage cooperation and respect among children.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment by adhering to health and safety protocols, including first aid procedures when necessary.
• Support children with special needs or disabilities by adapting activities and providing inclusive care in collaboration with specialists when required.
• Communicate effectively with parents or guardians regarding each child's progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
• Manage classroom routines such as meal times, nap schedules, diapering, and transitions smoothly and efficiently.
• Document observations of children’s development to track progress and inform future planning.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent caregiving practices and uphold licensing standards for daycare operations.
• Participate in ongoing training related to childhood development, early education techniques, and behavior management strategies.

Skills

• Proven experience working with children in daycare, preschool, babysitting, nannying or similar caregiving roles.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education best practices.
• Ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively through positive behavior management techniques.
• Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs is highly desirable.
• Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred; willingness to obtain if not already certified.
• Familiarity with classroom management tools and techniques for creating an organized learning environment.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and team members clearly and compassionately.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to infant care, toddler care, and overall childcare practices.
• Ability to adapt activities for different age groups including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Demonstrated patience, creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. Join us in shaping young minds by providing joyful learning experiences that foster growth! We are committed to supporting your professional development as you help children thrive in their earliest years of life.

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17