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Toddler Room Teacher

Rockgate Daycare Center
Date Posted: 11/12/2024
Location: Westbury, New York
Salary/Wage: $40,000 - $45,000 a year (Salary is commiserate with work experience and professional credentials.)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

The Daycare Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing, stimulating and safe learning environment for young children in a daycare setting. This role involves implementing age- appropriate curriculum, fostering social and emotional development , and maintaining open communication with parents and caregivers.

Responsibilities:

1. ** Curriculum Planning and Implementation**

-Develop and implement lesson plans and activities that promote the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children.

-Create a  structured daily schedule that includes educational, recreational and rest periods.

Incorporate play-based learning activities that encourage creativity, exploration and problem solving.

2. ** Child Guidance and Support**

-Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom where all children feel valued and respected.

-Provide individualized attention and support to support the unique needs of each child.

-Model positive behavior and teach conflict resolution and social skills.

** Safety and Supervision**

-Maintain a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to health  safety regulations.

-Supervise children at all times, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure their well-being and prevent accidents.

-Follow emergency procedures and protocols, in the event of illness, injury, or other emergencies.

**Parent Communication**

-Establish and maintain open, ongoing communication with parents, and caregivers regarding their child's progress, behavior and needs.

-Provide regular updates, and feedback through verbal communication, written reports, and parent- teacher  conferences.

-Collaborate with parents to address any concerns or challenges and develop strategies for supporting their child's development.

** Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

-Seek feedback and reflect on teaching practices to continuously improve the quality of care and instruction provided to children.

 

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed for Teacher:

- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field( preferred)

-Associate Degree in Early Childhood, child development or related feel.

-Previous 1 year experience working with young children in a daycare , preschool or similar setting.

-Knowledge of child development principles, early childhood education theories, and best practices

-Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

-Strong communication ,organization, and problem -solving skills.

-CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Minimum Education Level: Associate's Degree
Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Application Instructions:

Please send resume and education credentials to   : Director  Olutoyin Owhe

                                                                                                   341 Post Avenue

                                                                                                   Westbury, NY 11590

                                                                                    Email:     Rockgate CLC@Gmail.com

   Please call to set up and Interview                           Telephone #          (516) 279-6702


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