Daycare Teacher

The Robin’s Nest Childcare Center and Preschool House is hiring for an Early Childhood Teaching position. Come join us and enjoy the warm embrace of an enchanting, nurturing, and nature-focused community. Days include creative free play inside and out, wholesome organic morning & afternoon snack, storytelling, nursery rhymes, and singing!

Why The Robin’s Nest Childcare Center and Preschool House is the right next step for you:

Career Path: Childcare is a rapidly growing industry currently getting a lot of attention! We expect big changes in childcare over the next few years, making it not only a sustainable career path, but a lucrative one. If you are considering becoming an elementary school teacher but find yourself drawn to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, consider exploring the fulfilling work life of an Early Childhood Educator.

Community: We are a thoughtful, caring community of faculty, administration, Board, and families -- all striving for open, respectful communication. We have fun together, take care of each other, and feel grateful for the blessed magic we enjoy.

Job Requirements: We are seeking candidates who are patient, nurturing, kind, and confident leaders. Must be willing to sit on the ground, sing with children, and play outside in all weather. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be excited to come to work, and enjoy working with the very young. Experience in Waldorf early childhood education is appreciated, but not required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education. This role involves creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young learners, while promoting their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Earned or working toward a degree in Early Childhood education or a related field. Ex: HDFS, psychology, education, social work, etc.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
• Comfortable holding and tending to infants and toddlers.
• Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate instructional, assessment, and behavior management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.
• Content to work independently with a small group of children, meeting state ratios.
• Able to work cooperatively as a member of a team and supervise assistants and other staff as designated.
• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with all parents, children, community members, and staff members.
• Comfortable and willing to provide constructive criticism to fellow staff members in an encouraging way.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that align with early childhood education standards.
• Foster a positive learning environment by encouraging exploration, creativity, and play-based learning.
• Provide individualized care and attention to each child, ensuring their needs are met.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and address any concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Document children's progress through observations and assessments to track development milestones.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge of early childhood education practices.

Salary range is competitive and depends on experience. We offer benefits, generous financial support for professional development, and a variety of paid and unpaid days off throughout the year. Please apply through this job posting or send your resume, cover letter, and three references to: staff@therobinsnestchildcare.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Work Location: In person