Job Description
Job Description
About Us: We're a small family home daycare with screen-free, hands-on learning that uses an emergent curriculum blended with the teachings of Montessori to provide a data-driven and playful approach tailored to each child- based on interests, strengths, and needs.
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Lead Teacher to lead our home daycare. This position involves both educating and caring for young children while managing daily operations and ensuring a safe, organized, and enriching environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Educational Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Foster a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.
- Assess and document each child's progress and development, providing feedback to parents and guardians.
- Facilitate group and individual activities that support various learning styles and developmental needs.
General Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children and their families.
- Plan and organize special events, field trips, and activities to enhance the learning experience.
- Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution among children, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
- Stay updated with current early childhood education practices and incorporate new techniques and ideas into the curriculum.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Experience working in a daycare setting as a teacher, preference given if you have experience in management/leadership roles
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a talent for building relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- TB shot record
- Cleared background check
- Certification in CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
- A compassionate and patient demeanor with a genuine love for working with young children.