What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Teacher position at Good Shepherd Academy of North Texas?
Job Description Childcare Teacher
General Summary: Attend to children at Good Shepherd Academy. Perform various tasks such as dressing, feeding, bathing, providing educational activities, and overseeing play.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Keeps records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, medications administered about activities, meals served, and medicines administered.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Reads to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
- Organizes and participates in recreational activities such as games.
- Assists in preparing food for serving meals and refreshments to children and regulating rest periods.
- Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
- Sterilizes and prepares formulas.
- Dresses children and change diapers.
- Assists children with homework and schoolwork.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills A Teacher must have:
Child Development Knowledge:
- Understanding of early childhood development stages
- Ability to recognize and support developmental milestones
- Awareness of age-appropriate learning activities
Communication Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication with children, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to explain concepts in simple terms
- Active listening skills to understand children’s needs
Patience and Empathy:
- Ability to handle tantrums and emotional outbursts calmly
- Sensitivity to children’s emotions and needs
- A caring and nurturing approach
Creativity and Problem-Solving:
- Ability to develop fun, educational activities
- Quick thinking to handle unexpected challenges
- Creativity in keeping children engaged and entertained
Organizational Skills:
- Keeping track of daily routines and schedules
- Managing classroom activities efficiently
- Maintaining records of children’s progress and behavior
Behavior Management:
- Using positive reinforcement techniques
- Teaching social skills and conflict resolution
- Setting and enforcing boundaries with kindness
Safety and First Aid Knowledge:
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and childproofing
- Ability to recognize signs of illness or distress
Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Working effectively with co-teachers, assistants, and administrators
- Cooperating with parents for a child’s development
- Willingness to take feedback and improve
Adaptability and Flexibility:
- Adjusting to children’s changing moods and needs
- Handling unexpected schedule changes
- Being open to new teaching methods and ideas
Basic Teaching Skills:
- Planning and implementing lesson plans
- Encouraging language, motor, and cognitive skills development
- Incorporating play-based learning
Educational Requirements:
- Daycare/Preschool Teacher: High school diploma with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an associate’s degree in early childhood education.
- CPR
- Food Handler’s Certificate