Daycare Lead Teacher

The Daycare Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe learning environment for young children in the daycare. This role involves implementing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering social and emotional development, and maintaining open communication with parents and caregivers. Responsibilities: 1. **Curriculum Planning and Implementation - Develop and implement lesson plans and activities that promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children. - Create a structured daily schedule that includes educational, recreational, and rest periods. - Incorporate play-based learning activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and problem-solving. 2. Child Guidance and Support: - Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and respected. - Provide individualized attention and support to meet the unique needs of each child. - Model positive behavior and teach conflict resolution and social skills. 3. Safety and Supervision: - Maintain a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to health and safety regulations. - Supervise children at all times, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure their well-being and prevent accidents. - Follow emergency procedures and protocols in the event of illness, injury, or other emergencies. 4. Parent Communication: - Establish and maintain open, ongoing communication with parents and caregivers regarding their child's progress, behavior, and needs. - Provide regular updates and feedback through verbal communication, written reports, and parent-teacher conferences. - Collaborate with parents to address any concerns or challenges and develop strategies for supporting their child's development. 5. **Professional Development: - Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education. - Seek feedback and reflect on teaching practices to continuously improve the quality of care and instruction provided to children. **Qualifications: - Daycare teacher or volunteer must meet the qualifications outlined in the State OCFS rules and regulations. - Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred) or Associate degree in Early childhood, child development or related field - Previous 1 year experience working with young children in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting. - Knowledge of child development principles, early childhood education theories, and best practices. - Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families. - Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. - CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)