Childcare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $21.94-$32.12 dependent on education

As the Childcare Classroom Teacher, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports young childrens health, development, and early learning. This role involves supervising children, implementing age-appropriate curriculum, promoting social-emotional growth, and building positive relationships with families while maintaining a structured and supportive classroom.

Key Focus Areas:

• • Health & Safety
    • Supervise children and maintain a safe environment
    • Follow health, hygiene, and safety procedures
  • Social-Emotional Support
    • Guide behavior using positive strategies
    • Support emotional growth and inclusion
  • Curriculum & Learning
    • Plan and lead learning activities
    • Encourage language, play, and school readiness skills
  • Classroom Routines
    • Maintain daily schedules and smooth transitions
  • Family Engagement
    • Communicate with families and share updates
    • Support parent involvement
  • Professionalism
    • Work as part of a team
    • Attend trainings and follow policies
  • Recordkeeping & Communication
    • Keep accurate records
    • Communicate clearly with staff and families

Work hours: Monday - Friday 8 Hours between 7:00am-5:00pm (part year August-May) Theanticipated start date for this position is August 3, 2026.

Reports to: Childcare Coordinator

Supervises: Gives input to Childcare Coordinator on Assistant Teacher performance

Minimum Requirement:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent with at least one year of experience working in Early Childhood.
• Preference CDA or higher in Early Childhood
• If hired with High School Diploma, must obtain a CDA within two years of start
  

Starting Salarydependent on education:

High School Diploma/GED: $21.94

CDA: $24.13

Associates Degree: $26.54

Bachelors Degree: $29.20

Graduate Degree: $32.12

There is a 10-step wage scale built into this position that occurs annually.

This is a non-exempt position with a 90-day introductory period.

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