Job Title: Daycare Center Teacher
Location: [Insert Location]
Reports To: Daycare Director / Center Administrator
Job Type: [Full-Time / Part-Time]
Salary Range: [Insert Range]
Job Summary:
We are looking for a caring, energetic, and responsible Daycare Teacher to join our team and provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood development, understands the importance of play-based learning, and is dedicated to helping children grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Job Summary:
We are looking for a caring, energetic, and responsible Daycare Teacher to join our team and provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood development, understands the importance of play-based learning, and is dedicated to helping children grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote learning through play
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters curiosity and exploration
- Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents and guardians about their child’s development
- Observe, assess, and document each child’s progress and behavior
- Assist in the development of lesson plans and classroom routines
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom and learning materials
- Ensure compliance with local licensing regulations, safety procedures, and health standards
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a positive team environment
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a plus
- Prior experience in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with children
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
1-48 Beach 59th Street, Far Rockaway, Queens, 11692, New York
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