Daycare Teacher Job Description

 

Title: Daycare Teacher

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate daycare teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children under our care. The daycare teacher will plan, implement, and assess age-appropriate activities to support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

 

Responsibilities:

 

●     Create and implement lesson plans and activities that support children’s developmental milestones and individual needs.

●     Create a positive and welcoming classroom environment that fosters children’s creativity, curiosity, and self-esteem.

●     Ensure children’s safety and well-being at all times.

●     Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs.

●     Maintain accurate records of children’s attendance, progress, and behaviour.

●     Collaborate with other daycare teachers and staff to ensure continuity of care and program consistency.

●     Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

●     Adhere to all state and federal regulations and standards for daycare facilities.

 

Requirements:

 

●     Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.

●     Minimum of two years of experience in a licensed daycare setting.

●     Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.

●     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

●     CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

●     Ability to pass a criminal background check and provide references.

●     Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

●     Certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA).

●     Experience working with children with special needs.

●     Bilingual in English and Spanish.

 

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time at the discretion of the employer.