Childcare Teacher - Creative Beginnings

Join Our Caring Team as a Daycare Teacher in Sunny Tucson! Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, engaging learning environment? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting and believe in the power of play-based education? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

D&J Educational is a collection of warm, welcoming daycare centers in the Tucson area. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care and early childhood education for children and to fostering a safe, supportive, and stimulating atmosphere where children can learn, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We seek a dedicated and enthusiastic Daycare Teacher to join our fantastic team!

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, secure, and encouraged to explore.
• Supervise and interact positively and engagingly with children, both indoors and outdoors.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment. Assist with mealtime, naptime, and toileting as needed.
• Observe and document children's progress and development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's day and development.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required.
• Adhere to all state licensing regulations and center policies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food handlers permit.
• Valid TB test.
• Previous experience working with children in a licensed daycare or preschool setting for at least 6 months is required.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A patient, positive, and energetic attitude.
• A genuine love for working with young children and a commitment to their well-being.
• Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Job Essentials:

• Ability to perform First Aid and CPR (with training)
• Ability to detect dangerous situations for children in groups.
• Ability to immediately run and retrieve a child who runs out of a door.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions concerning a child’s safety.
• Ability to stay awake and alert for the duration of a workday.
• Ability to drive a vehicle (if required by the job you are applying for) safely and effectively without impairment.
• Ability to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, and emotionally safe and stable for the children in our care.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Daycare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85719 (Required)

Work Location: In person