Day Care Teacher Job Description
Day care teacher
provides developmentally appropriate care of children and ensures care provided is in compliance with state and NAEYC guidelines.
Day Care Teacher Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Utilizes appropriate positive behavior strategies and re-direction with children
Actively advances one’s own knowledge of child development
Creates an inviting learning environment and an inviting learning environment
Provides carryover of therapeutic programs as needed
Maintains a safe and secure environment for the students
Supervising children depending on the two age groupings of Infant Toddler (ages 6 weeks to 2.5 years) or Preschool (ages 2.5 years to 6 years)
Coach the lessons for children ages 3-5 years in a one or two hour ski clinic (no prior ski experience necessary)
Take the children outdoors daily and assist in activities ranging from circle time, buggy rides, outdoor playground time, snacks & lunch, arts and crafts, rest time, parent feedback
Lead and provide the developmental age appropriate planned activities for the children, providing supervision and maintaining appropriate staff to child ratios depending upon the classroom
Maintain accurate, complete and timely progress reports
Day Care Teacher Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Day Care Teacher
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, PSIA, AED
Education for Day Care Teacher
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the day care teacher job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood, Child Development, Education, Continuing Education, Associates, Elementary Education, Arts, Technical, Administration
Skills for Day Care Teacher
Desired skills for day care teacher include:
Circle time activities
Child development
Follows State Licensing guidelines at all times
Positive behavior strategies
Classroom activities and teaching methods
NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria
Early chlldhood education and teaching in age group
Activities and approach in accordance with NAEYC standards
Growth and development of the specific age group of children she/he works with through developmentally appropriate language
Desired experience for day care teacher includes:
Enrollment or completion of 12-16 core ECE (early childhood education) units, including supervisory/administration units
Enrollment or completion of 12-16 core ECE (early childhood education) units
Assist in staff development, training and evaluation for 15-25 staff members
Prior work experience within an early childhood center-based program (N.A.E.Y.C
CPR Heartsaver
45 Hour DCF Course or certification within 90 days in position
Day Care Teacher Examples
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Day Care Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a day care teacher. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for day care teacher
- Assists the lead teacher in all tasks integral to the maintenance and daily operations of the classroom environment
- Prepares classroom for use on a daily basis including cleaning, restocking and organizing supplies
- Assists in Implementing developmentally age appropriate curriculum
- Implementing effective guidance and support strategies
- Assists children with self-care, diapering and toileting
- Assists with snacks and meal times
- Shares the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children at all times
- Openly communicates with lead teacher
- Participating in school wide events throughout the year
- Follows and supports Fairview Health Service's mission, vision and values
Qualifications for day care teacher
- High School Graduate of 18 years or older
- Provide supervision and implementation of activities for children ages infant through school age
- Masters in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Permanent NYS Certification
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in Early Childhood Education and completion of at least two 40-hour classes in Early Childhood Education required
- Two (2) years of previous childcare experience preferred
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a day care teacher. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for day care teacher
- Attends and maintains continuing education annual training requirements
- Assist the Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children including daily set up and clean up and activity preparation
- Observe and assess children’s behavior and compile portfolio assessments using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment Tool
- Assist the Head Teacher in training, mentoring, and supervision of undergraduate student teachers and interns
- Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with families
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for students
- Develop lesson plans and educational activities
- Lead play time activities that promote positive development
- Changing of diapers, feeding, and potty training
Qualifications for day care teacher
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers of any age level
- Minimum 1 year experience in a licensed child care setting
- CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease Management, Child Abuse training
- Experience with diapering and/or infant care, preferred
- Classroom experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
- Associate degree or a minimum of 60 college credit hours earned in early childhood education or related field
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Our company is looking to fill the role of day care teacher. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for day care teacher
- Communicate with parents to achieve success of children
- Implementing developmentally age appropriate curriculum
- Maintaining a child friendly and orderly classroom
- Coordinate and contribute to the teaching team
- Maintaining certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR, SUIDS/AHT
- Plans for a developmentally appropriate program that addresses socioemotional, language, cognitive, and physical developmental areas using an integrated curriculum model
- Plans for parent/teacher conferences twice a year or as necessary
- Provides for an orderly environment that reflects monthly theme
- Records weekly observation of children and conducts a developmental assessment twice yearly on all children in the group
- Prepare lesson plans and implement curriculum
Qualifications for day care teacher
- Attentive care, patience, and energetic personality
- Leadership skills to hold attention of up to 10 children
- CPR certification will be held in September
- CDA Certificate
- Associate or higher Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Associate's Degree or minimum of 60 college credit hours earned in early childhood education or related field
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Our growing company is hiring for a day care teacher. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for day care teacher
- Be proactive in managing their classroom
- Interact with children in a positive manner
- Communicate with parents and establish a professional relationship
- Prepare materials for and take part in parent teacher conferences
- Must be comfortable occasionally walking up to 2 miles for field trips to local parks
- Must be able to partake in physical activities with the children (running, dancing, exercising, etc)
- Implements plans and age/developmentally appropriate programs for assigned group of children
- Interact appropriately and positively with children, participating in and encouraging children’s play
- Attend to personal and physical needs of children
- Assist teachers with record keeping and room visuals
Qualifications for day care teacher
- American Heart Association AED
- American Heart Association First Aid
- DCF 45-Hour Course required within 90 days of hire
- 3-5 years of experience working with children at a Child Care Center or related facility/school
- CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification
- Two years full time post-secondary education with 9 quarter or 6 semester early childhood/child psychology or related field coursework
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Our growing company is hiring for a day care teacher. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for day care teacher
- Develop, lead, evaluate and organize learning resources in the learning environment to promote positive learning experience
- Supervise, support and guide the Teacher Associate’s in the instructional process
- Encourage and model professional development by attending and participating in professional meetings and conference
- Ensure the health and safety of the children at all times while maintaining and appropriate learning environment
- Demonstrates successful outcomes for children’s growth and development toward achieving learning objectives/standards
- Have knowledge and understanding of Grow NJ Kids Rating System, Criteria and Practices
- Plan and implement age/developmentally appropriate programs for assigned group of children
- Evaluate, monitor, and maintain records on children’s participation and development
Qualifications for day care teacher
- Must be 18 years of age and of good moral character
- 2-3 years of verified experience in a child care setting or related field is preferred
- Clearance through NYS Central Registry is required
- High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum three years related experience required, with one year experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years
- Get up and down from the floor frequently
- Push, pull, lift, and twist