About this position
Transylvania County Child Development is looking for a Daycare Teacher I to perform educational work in teaching a group of pre-school children at a large childcare facility. The Daycare Teacher I is responsible for teaching an enrichment program to help children develop to their potential physically, mentally, and emotionally. Work includes conducting lessons plans, childcare, participation parent/teacher conferences to review the needs of individual children, and more! Ideal candidates may have experience as a Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, Day Care Teacher, Child Care Teacher, Pre-K Teacher, Head Start Teacher, Early Childhood Specialist, Lead Child Care Teacher, Nursery School Teacher, Child Development Teacher.- Plans and carries out the daily in-door and out-door educational activities.
- Interacts and cares for children complying with all NC Child Care Requirements, including Developmental Day components, center policies, Creative Curriculum and NC Foundations requirements, and Sanitation regulations.
- Plans activities that provide for the needs of the children, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Setting up the physical environment to meet these needs while also being stimulating, safe, and challenging.
- Assigns and supervises the activities of the aides and volunteers.
- Maintains adequate supplies and sees that equipment is kept in good condition.
- Discusses with parents' individual child's progress and plans objectives to meet their needs.
- Plans meals and supervises food preparation.
- Attends and participates in general staff meetings and staff development conferences.
- Collects data and maintains developmental binders for all assigned children.
- Educates parents on various childcare topics as they pertain to childhood development.
- Builds a rapport with the families of the children, to provide the children with a sense of security.
- Converses with parents at drop off and pick up to share pertinent information as it pertains to each individual child.
- Keeps the physical environment of the classroom clean, organized, and well maintained.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of child growth and development and planning programs to appropriately meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of children.
- Knowledge of good health practices.
- Ability to establish rapport with children and their parents in order to obtain information concerning needs of individual children.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Graduation from a four-year college or university preferably with a degree in early childhood education, nursery education, or elementary education and 2 years of experience; or Graduation from high school and 4 years' experience in working with young children in a nursery school, kin
Location and commute
159 W Main St, Brevard, NC 28712.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3246610461.