*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU HAVE NO CDA/ Associates Degree or EQUIVALENT PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE*
Our Child Care Teacher will encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children in our facilities. You will teach and supervise them, and motivate them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.
Responsibilities
- Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
- Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
- Provide basic care and caregiving activities
- Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance the child’s abilities
- Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track
- Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
- Assist with meal prep and feedings
- Observe children’s interactions and promote the spirit of concord
- Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
- Collaborate and communicate with other colleagues
- Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources
- Adhere to the standards set by our Head Start, Path to Quality and AEYC affiliates
- Complete assigned tasks as given in a timely fashion
- Be accountable for one’s own actions
Requirements
- Proven experience as a child care / daycare teacher
- Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
- Methodical and creative
- Patience, flexibility and love for children
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Certificate in first aid and CPR
- Degree in early childhood education preferred
- CDA or CDA pending
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
