Job Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a ChildCare Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will shine! This rewarding role offers a balanced schedule with no night shifts and no weekends, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children of various ages, supporting their growth through structured activities and compassionate caregiving. Whether you’re experienced in preschool or infant care, or eager to develop your skills in childhood development and classroom management, this position provides an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while making a positive impact.
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Responsibilities
- Utilize our research based curriculum and implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for children across different age groups.
- Foster a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and positive behavior through effective behavior management techniques.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment by adhering to health and safety protocols, including pediatric first aid and first aid procedures.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about children's progress, milestones, and any concerns related to childhood development or behavior.
- Document daily observations of children’s growth and development to inform future planning and assessments.
- Collaborate with fellow educators to ensure classroom management is effective and all children’s needs are met with compassion and professionalism.
Skills
- Proven experience working with young children in daycare, preschool, or classroom settings.
- Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education best practices.
- Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR (First aid) is required; additional certifications in special education or working with individuals with disabilities are highly valued.
- Excellent classroom management skills combined with the ability to nurture positive behavior through behavior management strategies.
- Ability to adapt activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers while maintaining safety standards.
- Familiarity with mandated reporting laws ensures compliance with legal requirements related to child safety.
- Effective communication skills for engaging with children, parents, colleagues, and caregivers.
Embark on a fulfilling career where your dedication transforms young lives! We are committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through ongoing training in early childhood education, classroom instruction techniques, caregiving practices, and inclusive teaching strategies. Join us today to help shape the future—one child at a time!
Pay: $14.85 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
