Job Overview
Join our team at Children's Courtyard, a Learning Care brand, as a Daycare Teacher and inspire young minds in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. You’ll support children’s growth through creative lessons and hands-on activities while building skills in classroom management, curriculum development, and child welfare. Make a meaningful impact on children and their families in a supportive, dynamic setting.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote literacy education, math skills, physical activity, and social-emotional development.
- Foster a positive classroom atmosphere through effective behavior management and classroom management techniques.
- Engage children in activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking aligned with childhood development milestones.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that adheres to health and safety standards.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding children’s progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in ongoing training related to early childhood education techniques.
Qualifications
- Prior experience and/or training working with children in daycare, preschool, or similar educational settings is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, classroom management strategies, and behavior management techniques.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
- The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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Pay: $12.73 - $14.86 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Our Pay is based upon position, education, and experience. The range is as follows: (Assistant Teachers and Support Staff: $12.73 - $13.89, Lead teachers: $14.30 - $14.86) - Are you comfortable with this pay range?
- Would you be able to drive our mini bus to do before and after care? You must be 21 yrs of age with a valid drivers license.
- What position are you most interested in? Infant Lead (available until 5pm) / Infant Assistant (available until 6:30pm) / Closing (6:30pm) Teacher for Tods, Preschool, PreK, or Early Preschool / SA Teacher and Driver (available until 6:30pm)
- Are you flexible with your schedule and available until 6:30pm?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
