Daycare Teacher

Position Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated caregiver to support the social, physical, and intellectual development of children in our facility. This role involves planning, supervising, and implementing programs aligned with the Center’s goals and philosophy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a pleasant and secure atmosphere for children by providing love, understanding, and guidance in order to foster building self-esteem.
• Develop classrooms that are organized but should be highly flexible to meet the needs of each individual child. Teachers should provide a variety of structured and unstructured activities throughout the day.
• Provide structured activities that are developmentally appropriate alongside child-choice activities (2/3 of the time).
• Arrange the classrooms to provide maximum safety and comfort.
• Develop daily routines and a consistent environment in the classroom to help children build confidence in their environment.
• Integrate art activities as an opportunity to tie in books, field trips, discussion, and events in the classroom.
• Assist children in completing artwork while encouraging individuality and creativity. Artwork can then be displayed at the children's eye level in the classroom.
• Read stories in an engaging and enriching way daily.
• Complete daily care reports on each child through our Brightwheel app.
• Develop and post monthly themes that will guide activities throughout the month. Share these themes with parents.
• Coordinate routine care: diapering, feeding, naps, while trying to follow along with the parents scheduling as best that can be done in a group setting.
• Notify the Center Director or Assistant Director know if a child is injured or if a discipline or adjustment problem takes place.
• All teachers are to notify parents in advance if away for vacation time / leave.

Skills:

• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Strong ability to interact effectively with children, staff, and parents.
• Ability to remain calm and understanding in various situations, particularly when addressing children's needs and emotions.
• Knowledge of techniques for promoting positive behavior and addressing behavioral challenges constructively.
• Must be outgoing, flexible, and passionate about working with children. The ability to take direction and collaborate with other staff members is essential.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree or higher in early childhood education, social services, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with infants to preschool-aged children.
• Completion of 15 hours of continuing education per year, along with CPR and First Aid certification, is required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and TB test.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Regularly expected to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to use hands for demonstrating, handling, reaching.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.81 - $16.81 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40204 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17