Child Care Teacher

We are looking for Classroom Teachers willing and excited to work with children and their families by encouraging their healthy growth and development through a foundation of connection and learning. You will teach, interact, play and learn with them while also motivating them to use their own gifts and abilities to have fun while "Learning Through Play".

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching materials.
• Provide basic caregiving activities essential to the age group you are working with.
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance the child’s abilities.
• Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning path.
• Confident and comfortable communicating with parents and updating them on the progress of their children.
• Collaborate with other colleagues.
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the center and licensing bodies.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Engage with Quality First Coaching staff
• Successfully implement Child and Adult Food Program protocols

Skills

• Proven experience as a childcare / daycare teacher in a childcare setting.
• Reliable transportation to/from work site.
• Proficient knowledge of child development and educational/teaching methods.
• Patience, flexibility and genuine care for children’s developmental needs.
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Current and Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Negative TB test (within the last 6 months).
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have negative TB test results for the past 6 months?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)

Work Location: In person