Early Learning Floater

Location: Centreville

Position Description

A daycare teacher watches children whose parents work full time,

designs creative activities to entertain children and aid in their intellectual

development, and encourages positive interactions among children at

the daycare center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Daycare Teacher

Monitors all children during the day.

Ensures that children are safe and well behaved.

Designs craft projects and other creative activities for children to complete.

Provides snacks and meals for children.

Makes sure daycare center is clean and organized.

Oversees outdoor play.

Monitors interactions between children to help resolve disputes.

Provides updates to parents on children's behavior and progress.

Administers first aid when necessary.

Comforts children who are homesick or upset.

Designs activities to support age-appropriate curriculum

Arranges and oversees rest times or naptimes.

Feeds, changes, and carries infants at the daycare center.

Assists in recruiting, training, and overseeing teacher's aides.

Administers care to sick children.

Contacts parents in the event of an emergency.

Answers parent inquiries.

Addresses and resolves disputes among children.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates patience and compassion.

Exhibits traits of a responsible and attentive person.

Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

Possesses knowledge of proper childcare techniques and early childhood

development theory.

Is capable of applying childhood development theory to everyday activities

and curricula.

Possesses strong listening skills.

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with young children.

Exhibits strong leadership skills.

Is able to think and act quickly in a crisis.

Possesses knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures.

Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.

Exhibits ability to think creatively and innovatively when designing activities.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.

Possesses physical and mental stamina required to oversee large numbers of

young children on a daily basis.