Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas;
- Complete weekly lesson plans.
- Accept and maintain responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom;
- Create safe and appropriate diapering, toileting, and handwashing areas and help children with all personal hygiene skills;
- Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate classroom practices that will include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of the young children.
- Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and actions on a daily basis;
- Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background; Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibility for their actions;
- Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.
- Nurture positive relationships with parents and establish continual communication.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Childcare Teacher Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven experience working as a childcare teacher is preferred.
- Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred.
- Clear criminal background check.
- Attentive and patient.