We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Childcare Center Teacher to join our team. Our center focuses on responding to each child's needs and facilitating their development in a nurturing environment. If you have a genuine love for children and a commitment to their growth, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that diapers are checked and changed every two hours, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Sanitize the changing table after each diaper change to provide a safe and germ-free environment.
- Implement our potty-training contract consistently, supporting children in their transition to using the toilet.
- Encourage the transition from sippy cups to small glasses, promoting independence and fine motor skills.
- Keep children clean throughout the day, paying attention to their faces, hands, and general hygiene.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom, including regular floor vacuuming/sweeping, wiping down tables, and storing unused teaching supplies.
- Complete and implement weekly curriculum plans, ensuring engagement and age- appropriate activities for children.
- Conduct daily circle time and facilitate enriching projects to stimulate learning and development.
- Submit curriculum plans for approval by Thursday evening, demonstrating proactive planning and adherence to guidelines.
- Interact and engage with children during free play and outdoor activities, fostering their social and cognitive growth.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and CDA
- Minimum three -years’ validated experience as a toddler teacher in a licensed childcare facility
- Must be able to work eight-hour shifts with a break between the hours of 7:30 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday based on the needs of the center
- Remarkable attendance per scheduled work shift and flexibility as to the hours and schedule for work
- Develop self-guided lesson plans for toddler-age children
- Display the knowledge and skills regarding effective classroom management
- Engages, takes responsibility for self-and team functioning, and contributes to an upbeat work environment with staff.
- Able to greet parents, children, and other visitors and make them feel welcome Maintain zero safety incidents and/or put corrective actions in place to eliminate safety issues
- Understand the minimum standards and adhere to them daily
- Flexibility to support with driving, cooking, shift changes in classrooms, etc., when staff is not available
- Non - complainer and can-do attitude
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Baytown, TX 77521: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- toddler teacher in a licensed childcare facility: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person