Daycare Teacher Infant & Toddler

Overview

Shape Young Lives and Build a Bright Future!Are you ready to inspire and nurture the next generation? Do you love to play and have fun with infants and toddlers? Join our team as a Daycare Teacher in our infant/toddler classroom! 

 

In this co-taught classroom you will design and implement play-based instruction for children, fostering growth, learning, and positive self-esteem for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

 

Position Details:

• Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, following our daycare calendar.
• Competitive rate of pay: $17.50 per hour.
• Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff. 

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Co-teach with another daycare teacher using the assigned curriculum.
• Provide high quality care and instruction to all students through fun age and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain open communication with families, keeping them informed and supported.
• Collaborate and co-teach 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.
• Bring your creativity, energy, and passion!

Qualifications

Education (one of the following):

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or related field  OR
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (ICDA) 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 Infant/Toddler 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.

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