Child Care Teacher

Overview

Utilizing the Reggio education approach, the Child Care Teacher plans, develops and implements child creative and adaptive lesson plans and provides a safe, secure and engaging environment for children six weeks to six years age. As part of a teaching team, the Child Care Teacher ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development. The Child Care Teacher makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explode their full potential.

• Plan, develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classroom.
• Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents.
• Ensure that the classroom is clean and neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks.
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to their classroom or within their scope of practice throughout the center.
• Provide support for the program goals designed to promote autonomy, significant respect for the abilities of children, involvement of parents and enriched experience which aid in maximizing the potential of the developing child and family.
• Demonstrate understanding of how Reggio concepts are implemented in both the indoor and outdoor classrooms.
• Comply with Licensing and/or Accrediting Body Requirements and Standards.
• Adhere to licensing and/or accrediting body requirements and standards.
• Develop Lesson Plans/Goals designed to nurture and promote cognitive, social and motor development.
• Plan for and promote gross and fine motor development, language skills and independence.
• Focus on enhancing self-concepts and self-esteem through positive interactions with children and families.
• Document and provide feedback/observations.
• Prepare, review and maintain assigned written reports and records for each child.
• Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines to support best practices for children and families.
• Participate in Continuing Education and required meetings; actively engage in staff meetings, special sessions and mandatory CE events.
• Maintain collaborative team relationships with other teachers and staff.
• Meet with other teachers, the team leader, Site Supervisor or Director to communicate needs of the children, staff and area.
• Review data provided on each child and facilitate smooth transitions into and out of the area for both parents and children.
• Infection Control & Environmental Health/Safety: utilize infection control procedures and demonstrate safe practices in assessing environmental needs.
• Ensure that classroom furniture and materials are cleaned routinely to minimize infection control risks.
• Clean/sweep floors to remove materials that may pose a safety hazard.
• Remove broken toys and report unsafe surfaces.
• Ensure staff are stationed on the playground to provide adequate supervision and timely responses to children’s needs.
• Ensure cleaning solutions are prepared correctly, labeled with date and time, and stored in a locked area.
• Coordinate environmental needs with the team to maintain a safe, clean, well-stocked area that meets children and families’ needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of the client and department.
• Accept alternate assignments, as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children ages six (6) weeks to six (6) years old (paid or unpaid).
• Two (2) years of formal experience.
• Frequent bending. Climbing (steps, ladder, other).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience specifically working with children six (6) weeks to two (2) years old.
• Familiarity with the Reggio philosophical approach to education for children.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate.
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

Founded in 1997, Golden Technology has grown from a two-person vision into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. We’ve built a culture centered on family, professional growth, and giving back to our communities through the Golden Community initiatives.

• Family-first culture that values balance and support.
• Career development through mentorship, opportunities, and investment in our people.
• Community impact by dedicating time, talent, and resources to the places we live and work.

• Exciting opportunities with innovative companies.
• Guidance from a recruiting team with decades of experience.
• A professional, supportive culture built on trust and collaboration.

Apply today and let’s build your brighter future together.