Child Care Teacher

Child Care Lead Teacher- Job Description

Purpose:

To provide a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged & individuality respected.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group

Interact with children and encourage their involvement in group activities

Treat each child with dignity and respect.

Prepare an environment that is organized, clean and appealing that allows the children to grow and explore

Maintain order in the classroom

Establish & maintain good communication with parents on a daily basis/report cards & conferences

Consider the individual child in relationship to his cultural & socio-economic background

Be responsible for taking class to all scheduled mealtimes and serve/sit with children.

Responsible of supervising children while in classroom, bathroom, playgrounds, and on field trips

Responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the children in the group at all times

Attend staff/in-service meetings

Plan weekly lesson plans based on center curriculum

Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behaviors

Use appropriate and positive discipline and train staff so that discipline is consistent

Comply with applicable universal precautions & infections control guidelines & procedures

Assist in evacuation of the building in an emergency and be able to respond immediately to any emergency situation

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency

Exhibit sincere interest in working with Children and is knowledgeable of Children's development and growth

Willing to continually increase knowledge in Child Care field or obtain a degree or CDA

Clean and neat appearance

Relate to both Children and adults

Consistent attendance

Physical examination by a physician

Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.

Background check completed

Demonstrate the following qualities:

• Self-motivation
• follow directions
• make good judgments
• respond immediately to any emergency situation