Day Care Center Teacher

Full-time teacher needed to create safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where infants and children can thrive emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities to promote cognitive, emotional, and social development.

• Develop lesson plans focusing on early literacy, numeracy, art, music, and physical activities.

• Encourage children’s curiosity and exploration by integrating play-based learning methods.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the daycare center at all times.

• Maintain a clean and child-friendly environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.

• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and behavior.

• Collaborate with other staff members to maintain a cohesive and supportive environment.

• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to improve teaching practices.

• Track and document children’s developmental milestones.

• Prepare progress reports for individual children and discuss them with parents.

• Maintain accurate attendance records and incident reports as necessary.

Qualifications:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.

• Certifications in CPR and First Aid a plus.

• Prior experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting.

• Knowledge of child development theories and practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with young children.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging learning activities.

Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Salary for this position is $22 - $24/hour, commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.

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Day Care Center Aides

Provide care for children including grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning rooms and toys.  Assist staff with creating lessons plans in accordance with curriculum objectives; develop and encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts.  Help maintain a safe and healthy workplace in keeping with program goals and philosophy.  Monitor children during outdoor and indoor activities for safety, health, behavioral and emotional issues.  Work with teachers and parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.  Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.  Coordinate art, music, games, and other activities. Promote positive behavior and provide guidance or approved discipline, as needed.  Assist with agency events.  Must have patience and be able to lift and carry children, as well as exceptional communication, teaching and interpersonal skills.  Understanding of childhood development, experience and High School Diploma or equivalent required; Child Development Associates Certificate preferred.  Salary for this position is $16 - $18/hour, commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors. Health benefits and 401K plan also available.​​​​