Child Care Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

King’s Daughters Child Care Center is looking for a full-time Child Care Provider to join our team. Hours are 9 am-5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A background check is required before starting.

Part-time positions may be available.

Education & Experience:

• Be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a child care center of similar style
• WV Training Certificate in Early Care and Education (STARS training program) or equivalent

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate as a cooperative member of a developmental team in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children that complies with all applicable licensing, health, fire, and safety regulations, as well as all agency policies and procedures.
• Diaper changing and bathroom monitoring of children.
• Participate in planning and implementing the classroom curriculum and child assessments.
• Identify signs of emotional or developmental delays in children.
• Practice the core competencies of early childhood educators.
• Assist in developing classroom programs designed to meet the individual needs of each child to encourage healthy emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Present a positive and appropriate role model for the children in interpersonal interactions, language usage, and attitude.
• Maintain positive communication with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with applicable regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Assist with food service to the degree necessary to ensure that the needs of each child are met at mealtimes.
• Participate in staff development and training programs.
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of linens.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas and sanitize toys and the classroom.
• Assist in preparing food and serving meals and healthy snacks to children.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Maintain all applicable certifications (ie: food handlers, CPR/First Aid, Annual CACFP training, and others as assigned)
• Perform other classroom and childcare-related duties as directed by the Classroom Coordinator, the Center Director, or the person-in-charge.