Preschool Daycare Teacher

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and co-plan under the lead of the Special Education Teacher and in collaboration with other Daycare Teachers using assigned curriculum.
• Provide high quality care and instruction to all students through fun age and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Actively participate in team meetings, sharing educational insights and problem-solving collaboratively.
• Maintain open communication with families, keeping them informed and supported.
• Collaborate with the team to utilize diverse techniques and perspectives in program design.
• Keep accurate records of children’s progress and attendance, and prepare reports for parent conferences.
• Attend required training sessions, ensuring compliance with OCFS regulations and program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education (one of the following): Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or related field OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and 1 year related experience, OR 9 College credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study to get to CDA or Associate Degree and 2 years of experience related to caring for children.
• Physical Capability: Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.