Hour Drop-In Child Care Hiring for Lead Preschool 3-year-old Teacher Job at Denham Springs, LA Full Time

Preschool Teacher Position Available

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: One of the following

• CDA – Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate
• Technical diploma in Early Childhood
• AA in Early Childhood
• BA or Higher

Previous childcare experience in a licensed childcare center is a plus.

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS:

• Pass a State and Federal Background Check
• Acquire CPR, First Aid certification upon hire if not already certified.
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for children alone in a classroom.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs.
• We are looking for team members with a strong work ethic, who can be punctual, and have minimal absences.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations.
• Have dependable transportation.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children.
• Be customer service orientated and professional.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Be the primary caregiver for children in your classroom.
• Plan Curriculum- Prepare daily lessons and exercise; Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development. (Frog Street is our curriculum of choice)
• Organize and lead games, arts and crafts, and other activates designed to help students learn, expend energy and work in groups.
• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing).
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service.
• Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children.
• Conduct child assessments.
• Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing.
• Always maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization.
• Maintain a clean and orderly room.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 – $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location