Child Care Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Child Care Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a nurturing and educational environment for children. This role involves working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, providing them with the support they need to grow and develop. The Child Care Teacher will be responsible for implementing age-appropriate activities that promote learning and social skills while ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.

Position Duties

• Plan and implement classroom activities that facilitate the physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children in the classroom
• Adhere to all ABC Childcare regulations and goals associated with the program
• Actively interact with and encourage children’s involvement with activities
• Ensure a clean, appealing, stimulating and safe environment
• Prepare classroom environment utilizing bulletin boards and child(ren) arts and crafts
• Use appropriate and positive discipline as outlined in the Discipline Behavior Policy
• Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior
• Maintain developmental records for children through completion of assessments (3x year)
• Establish, maintain, and interact sensitively and supportively with parents, children and staff
• Supervise and evaluate volunteers
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and planned events for children
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 6months of supervised experience in a documented licensed child care facility
• ECD 101, or willing to enroll within 6 months of employment
• Attend annual SCECA Conference, normally in February
• Evidence of emotional maturity, stability, and work ethics
• Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations and to use supervision constructively
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment suitable for varying ages of children enrolled in the center
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Physical Stamina:
• Prior to employment, employee must submit a dated report of satisfactory tuberculin test
• Submit a dated medical statement signed by a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner, or licensed physician’s assistant verifying the potential employee suffers no emotional illness or condition which would adversely affect child care. A subsequent statement is required every four years
• Be able to safely lift 40 /- lbs.
• First Aid/CPR certification

Knowledge Required

• SC rules and regulations regarding licensed day care centers
• Pilgrims’ Inn and Open Arms policies/procedures for employees and program operations
• Knowledge and experience working with children

Skills Required

• Ability and desire to work with children in a developmentally appropriate setting
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to plan and implement lesson plans and activities

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young children as they embark on their learning journeys.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14