Preschool/Daycare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour Job description: Job Title:

Preschool/Daycare Teacher Location:

KidsPark Main Line, Haverford PA Objectives: To conscientiously implement KidsPark’s program and supervise the children in our care. Looking for someone to work a flexible schedule.: Foster a fun and engaging learning atmosphere. Provide professional and high-quality childcare. Help establish KidsPark as the premier provider of drop-in childcare. Responsibilities Child and Program Skills

–under the direction of the Director, Corporate Management or Shift Leads, implement the necessary services required to maintain the integrity of our activities; in order to provide the highest possible level of child care and customer service. This would include but not limited to: Actively supervising and engaging with children to ensure their safety and enjoyment. Embrace a very active environment. Ensuring that children use equipment and toys safely and appropriately. Redirecting and guiding children towards positive social and developmental behaviors. Organizing, leading, and supervising activities that support physical and social development. Leading

Circle Time

and other group activities for single or mixed-age groups. Preparing, adapting, and facilitating age-appropriate art and learning activities. Completing assigned duties effectively to enhance the overall childcare experience. Professional Skills-

support our staff and adhere to our policies, in order to contribute to the best possible work environment for everyone. Present and maintain a professional image, which will elicit confidence in the quality of care that we provide. This would include but is not limited to: Present a professional image whenever representing or while on the premises of KidsPark. Be prepared and ready to work according to your scheduled times. Using the center’s phone list, arrange for a substitute when ill or need time off. Help with daily housekeeping and maintenance of the facility. Complete any required tasks fully and within the allotted period of time. Suggest ways to improve the efficiency of our procedures and quality of our programs. Share past experiences that may be utilized within our centers. Insure work environment safety in the center at all times. Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, dependability, flexibility and organizational skills. Requirements: Candidates must meet both state and company requirements, including passing all necessary background checks. Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED Early childhood coursework, CDA, or degree preferred At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred In addition, we will seek people who have demonstrated: Good verbal skills with children and adults Good written communication skills Positive interactions with others Ability to lift 40 pounds Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field, plus one year of experience with children,

OR A bachelor’s degree, including 30 credit hours in the above fields, plus two years of experience with children,

OR An associate’s degree in the above fields, plus three years of experience with children,

OR An associate’s degree, including 30 credit hours in the above fields, plus four years of experience with children. Join our team and help create a

safe, fun, and educational

experience for children at KidsPark! Job Type: Part-time Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Completed CPR certification Completed First Aid Certification Background checks are current You must be driving. Please confirm Experience: Childcare: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Haverford, PA 19041 (Required) Work Location: In person