What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Daycare Teacher - Toddler position at COUNTRYSIDE DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL?
Benefits:
- Signing bonus
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Countryside Daycare & Preschool is seeking qualified and dedicated staff who enjoy working with children for our family-owned and operated center in Cresco!
Basic Requirements:
- High School Diploma (Associates degree preferred and will have a higher starting salary)
- 2 years experience working with children
- Health assessment with a TB test
- Criminal Background Check
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance
- NSOR Clearance
- 2 Letters of reference
- Pediatric CPR/First Certification (Preferred to start but will train)
- Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred to start but will train)
- Health and Safety Basics Training (Preferred to start but will train)
- Fire Safety Training (Preferred to start but will train)
If you are passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive with an organization that is devoted to helping kiddos learn and grow– let's connect!
What you’ll do
As a Toddler Teacher, you will help to create a safe space where children can explore and learn with hands-on activities. Day to day you’ll:
As a Toddler Teacher, you will help to create a safe space where children can explore and learn with hands-on activities. Day to day you’ll:
- Assist with implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants (Funnydaffer)
- Create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning and growth
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines
- Attend training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education
What you need to thrive in this role
A love for working with children, flexibility to assist where needed, and a willingness to learn.
A love for working with children, flexibility to assist where needed, and a willingness to learn.
Additional needs include:
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years of childcare experience
- Skills required: A positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with toddlers are a must! Additionally, excellent communication skills with both children and adults, a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, move and exercise with the children, stand for long periods, and pass a health screening
- Location: Our classroom is located at 133 Golf Drive, Cresco
- Schedule: We are open Monday-Friday (except major holidays) from 6:30am-6:00pm. Currently, we have hours available from 8:00am-5:00pm (with a 1hr lunch).
Additional Expectations
- Follow daily feeding/eating schedules (posted in classroom)
- Follow correct diaper changing procedures (posted in classroom)
- Follow daily schedule (posted in classroom)
- Inform Center Director of any problems that arise with discipline, staff, illness, supplies, or room maintenance
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other mandatory staff functions
- Straighten classroom and clean toys and appliances before leaving each day
- Follow guidelines for DPW and Keystone Stars
Salary : $13 - $16