Early Childhood - Teacher

This is a full-time on-site role for a preschool childcare provider at Bardstown City Schools in Bardstown, KY. The Childcare Provider will be responsible for day-to-day childcare duties, supervising children, implementing early childhood development activities, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

The position is

6:30a-9:30a/12p-5p Monday through Friday

• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Care for children in a licensed childcare setting.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Identify signs of emotional or developmental delays in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
• Observe and monitor children's play activities.
• Keep records of individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Read to children and guide them in simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and song activities.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
• Dress children and change diapers, when needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, and changing of linens.
• Maintain a safe play environment.
• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
• Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Regulate children's rest periods.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• TB test less than 6mn old
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

• Childcare skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Experience in Early Childhood Development
• Research skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents
• Certification in childcare or early childhood education is a plus
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Previous experience in a childcare setting is preferred

• Insurance
• Scholarships
• Sick days
• Retirement
• Much more

Salary : $12 - $13