What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Daycare Teacher - Full Time position at Almost Heaven Early Learning Center?
Expectations and Responsibilities:
- Interact with and supervise young children in small and large group settings
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Meet the needs of each individual child
- Collaborate with other teachers to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using research-based curriculum and best practices
- Must participate in continuing education/professional development trainings
- Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on their child's development
- Knowledge of health and safety guidelines
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices
- Ability to create engaging and interactive lesson plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively manage a classroom
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child
- Ability to participate in physical activity such as lifting, holding, sitting on the floor, and playing with children
To Join Our Team You Must:
- Be at least 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
- Pass criminal and child protective services background checks
- Register/be registered on WV STARS Career Pathway
- Provide employee physical and negative tuberculosis (TB) test (once hired)
- Have previous experience working with children
- Bachelors or Associates degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, or similar field, is required for lead positions
Do you have a genuine love for working with young children and have a deep understanding of child development? We are seeking dedicated and passionate early childhood teachers to join our team! We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person