Our Childcare Teacher job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Childcare Teacher role
A Childcare Teacher provides educational and developmental activities to children in a classroom setting. They plan and implement activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. They also create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages learning and positive social interaction.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Childcare Teacher is to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment for children. They are responsible for creating lesson plans, activities and opportunities that enable children to learn and develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Childcare Teachers must also interact with parents to ensure they understand their child's development and any other concerns they may have.
Childcare Teacher Summary
Childcare Teacher Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Childcare Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children in our childcare center. The teacher will be expected to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintain records, and communicate with parents and staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and a commitment to their learning and development. A valid childcare qualification and/or experience in a childcare setting is essential.
Childcare Teacher Duties
- Develop and implement lesson plans
- Supervise children in classroom and playground
- Ensure safety of the children
- Encourage children's social, emotional and cognitive development
- Maintain classroom and playground organization
- Communicate with parents and guardians
- Keep records of children's progress
Childcare Teacher Skills
- Communication skills
- Patience
- Ability to multitask
- Creativity
- Organizational skills
Childcare Teacher Requirements
- A minimum of two years of experience working with children in a licensed childcare center
- Knowledge of child development and best practice teaching methods
- Ability to create stimulating learning environments
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Personal Traits
- Patient
- Creative
- Organized
- Enthusiastic
- Good Communicator