Childcare Teacher

Summary Lead Pre‑Kindergarten Teacher with expertise in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Skilled in guiding young children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth while fostering a collaborative classroom environment. Strong communicator and team leader committed to high‑quality early childhood education. Duties Curriculum Coordination: Develop and implement educational curriculum by creating classroom activities aligned with developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards. Team Leadership: Lead by example, promoting teaching team success through modeling best practices, coaching, and mentoring staff. Lesson Planning & Instruction: Plan and execute individual and group activities that actively engage children and support social, cognitive, and emotional development. Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents via informal discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences to support student growth. Compliance & Policies: Ensure all center policies and state regulations are consistently met. Classroom Environment: Maintain a healthy, safe, and secure classroom, ensuring hygiene and cleanliness standards are upheld. Staff Supervision: Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure adherence to planned activities, hygiene, and safety protocols. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation, forms, and student records in compliance with center and state requirements. Professional Development: Pursue ongoing professional growth through a personal development plan to continually enhance teaching quality and classroom outcomes. Requirements High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching preschool‑aged children (3–5 years). Knowledge of child development and ability to create age‑appropriate curriculum. Strong classroom management and leadership skills; experience mentoring teaching staff a plus. Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and colleagues. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Energetic, patient, and passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment. Ability to participate in physical activities, lift and assist children, and handle classroom materials. Basic computer skills for documentation and parent communication. Nice To Haves Experience with play‑based or project‑based learning approaches. Knowledge of early literacy, numeracy, and social‑emotional development. Ability to integrate arts, music, and movement into daily lessons. Familiarity with educational technology for young learners. Strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance skills. Creativity, flexibility, and high energy to engage children. Excellent communication skills with both children and parents. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team. Bilingual or multilingual abilities. CPR and First Aid certification. Benefits Competitive salary Paid time off (vacation, sick days, personal days) Holiday pay Retirement plan or 401(k) options Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision insurance Mental health support or EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Professional Development: paid training and workshops, tuition reimbursement or support for continuing education Access to teaching resources and classroom materials Work–Life Balance: flexible scheduling or limited evening/weekend work, paid holidays or school breaks Staff perks: classroom supply stipend, childcare discounts (especially if center‑based), employee appreciation events Opportunities for career growth (lead teacher, curriculum coordinator, etc.) Recognition programs for outstanding teaching #J-18808-Ljbffr Acquire4Hire