Full Job Description
Are you passionate about teaching? Do you love being amongst kids and want to make a difference in the education of children? Daddy DayCare & PreSchool is looking for nurturing, caring, compassionate, and FUN individuals to join our team. We teach, sing with, read to, play with children 18 months old through 12 years old. As a preschool teacher you will help preschoolers develop their problem-solving skills, guide them in both structured learning and play time, and prepare them with the knowledge they will need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. To support our mission, we bring together director, teachers, and parents who are passionate about education. Our goal is to prepare students to become creative problem-solvers, innovators, and confident, compassionate leaders. Together, we provide the best possible learning environment for our students to achieve outstanding results. Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! Through our play-based curriculum, our affectionate and loving staff ensures that our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
- Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students.
- Assist the Teacher to create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students.
- Preparing lesson plans and materials
- Assisting with implementing lesson plans
- Teaching life skills
- Supervising children
- Communicating with parents
- Providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
- Help to maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
- Have countless advancement opportunities through our on-going training.
Job Requirements:
Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and create difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth through ongoing training and development so you can give children a great start. We also offer full scholarships, assistance with gaining a Child development associate (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree). Must successfully clear criminal background without exemption.
Skills needed to win in this position:
- LOVE children.
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in a licensed childcare facility preferred.
- Coursework in early childhood education or child development preferred.
- The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
- Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- General knowledge of child development.
- Ability to remain calm in a highly fast-paced environment.
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain required.
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or CDA preferred.
- Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience.
- 2+ years of early childhood education experience desired
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours
- Ability to work on their feet for long periods of time
- Proficient in writing and interpersonal skills
…and more!
