Job Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Childcare Teacher, where your passion for early childhood education will inspire and nurture young minds. In this dynamic role, you will create a safe, engaging, and educational environment for children across various age groups, from toddlers to preschoolers. Your expertise in childhood development and classroom management will help foster curiosity, social skills, and foundational learning. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's growth while working in a collaborative and supportive setting.
Duties
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote literacy education, math skills, physical activity, and social-emotional development.
- Create a positive classroom atmosphere through effective behavior management and classroom management techniques.
- Engage children in interactive lessons that support early intervention strategies and special education needs.
- Monitor and document each child's progress, tailoring activities to support individual developmental milestones.
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to communicate children's progress, behavioral updates, and learning goals.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that adheres to childcare standards and child welfare regulations.
- Lead activities that foster creativity, physical development (including teaching physical education), and social skills while encouraging curiosity and independence.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with children in daycare, preschool, or private school settings with classroom experience in early childhood education.
- Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, including infant and toddler care and Montessori methods.
- Familiarity with curriculum development, lesson planning, standardized testing preparation, and tutoring techniques suitable for young learners.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively connect with children, parents, and team members.
- Ability to manage behavior positively while creating an inclusive environment for children with diverse needs such as special education or early intervention programs.
- Certification or training in early childhood education or related fields is preferred; ongoing professional development is encouraged.
- Demonstrated ability to implement teaching strategies across subjects like literacy education, math (including basic numeracy), and physical education activities.
Must Have the following:
A current qualifying letter from the Division of Child Development
Current TB and physical (less than a year old)
Prefer- a minimum of 1 years experience teaching and caring for infants and toddlers
Join us in shaping the future by providing compassionate care combined with innovative teaching practices! We are dedicated to supporting your growth as an educator while ensuring every child receives the highest quality of care and learning experiences.
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
