Overview
Shape Young Lives and Build a Bright Future!Are you ready to inspire and nurture the next generation? Join our team as a Daycare Teacher, where you’ll collaborate with a dynamic Early Childhood Special Education team to design and implement play-based instruction for children, fostering growth, learning, and positive self-esteem. This opportunity is within an inclusive special education classroom, ensuring each child gets the attention they deserve.
Position Details:
- Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, following our daycare calendar.
- Competitive rate of pay: $18.75 per hour.
- Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.
Responsibilities
- Co-teach and co-plan under the lead of the Special Education Teacher and in collaboration with other Daycare Teachers using assigned curriculum.
- Provide high quality care and instruction to all students through fun age and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
- Actively participate in team meetings, sharing educational insights and problem-solving collaboratively.
- Maintain open communication with families, keeping them informed and supported.
- Collaborate with the team to utilize diverse techniques and perspectives in program design.
- Keep accurate records of children’s progress and attendance, and prepare reports for parent conferences.
- Attend required training sessions, ensuring compliance with OCFS regulations and program requirements.
- And other duties as assigned.
- Bring your creativity, energy, and passion!
Qualifications
Education (one of the following):
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or related field OR
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and 1 year related experience, OR
- 9 College credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study to get to CDA or Associate Degree and 2 years of experience related to caring for children.
Physical Capability
- Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.
Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the growth and happiness of children and their families. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful difference every day.
Take the Next Step! If you’re passionate about working with children and want to be part of a collaborative, caring team, apply today and help us build a brighter future for every child!
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