Childcare Teacher

Job Title: Childcare Teacher

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 30 – 40 per week

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate childcare teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing, stimulating, and safe learning environment for young children while implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities. This role requires strong communication skills, a commitment to early childhood education, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, activities, and experiences that promote learning and development.
• Consistent attendance and reliability
• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise and actively engage children in educational and recreational activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary learning space.
• Provide attentive and developmentally appropriate caregiving, including diapering, potty training, meal preparation, and feeding.
• Utilize positive behavior management techniques in accordance with early childhood best practices.
• Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss child development and progress.
• Address and resolve parent concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and effective learning environment.
• Complete 15 hours of professional development annually through the Professional Development Registry (PDR).
• Adhere to all state licensing regulations and organizational policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in teaching or childcare (preferred).
• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility (preferred).
• Strong understanding of early childhood education principles and child development milestones.
• Familiarity with Arkansas Early Learning Standards.
• Excellent classroom management and curriculum development skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement behavior management strategies effectively.
• Consistent attendance and reliability

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification
• CPR Certification (will provide certification if needed)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, including holiday pay and inclement weather pay
• Employee tuition discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Day shift, in-person

If you are passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16