Daycare Teacher

About HCM
Highlands Community Ministries (HCM) is proud to serve our neighbors in the Highlands community through a variety of impactful programs, including our highly regarded childcare services. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment for our teachers, providing opportunities for professional growth, such as assistance in obtaining a CDA certification. Our team enjoys excellent benefits, regular performance reviews, and regular raises. Many of our dedicated teachers have chosen to grow their careers with us, resulting in an impressive average tenure of over 8 years! Join our team today to start your career in childcare!

Overview
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.

Duties

• Create a pleasant and secure atmosphere for children by providing love, understanding, and guidance in order to foster building self-esteem.
• Arrange the classroom to provide maximum safety and comfort.
• Develop daily routines and a consistent environment in the classroom to help children build confidence in their environment.
• 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 in order to communicate with parents through our Brightwheel app.
• 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.
• Provide first aid when necessary, ensuring the health and safety of all children.

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 is preferred.
• 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, Temporary

Pay: From $15.81 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40204 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16