Child Care / Early Education

Wonder Of... Learning Center; South Park Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonder Of... Learning Center is seeking a Child Care/Teacher to support the healthy intellectual growth of children from infants to 12 years old. You will teach, supervise, and encourage imagination while maintaining safety and developmentally appropriate practices.

The role requires experience in child care, strong knowledge of child development, and a patient, creative approach. Schedule options include part-time and full-time shifts, typically Monday to Friday, with pay range of $13.00–$18.00

Qualifications

• Experience as a child care/daycare teacher.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods.
• Methodical and creative teaching approach.
• Patience, flexibility and love for children.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Certificate in first aid and infant CPR.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material.
• Balance teaching between logical and social activities.
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities.
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc).
• Evaluate children’s performance to ensure learning progress.
• Remain in communication with parents and update them on progress.
• Observe children’s interactions.
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action.
• Collaborate with peers.
• Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Childcare teaching experience

Child development knowledge

Methodical and creative

Patience and flexibility

Communication and time management

First aid and infant CPR certificate

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

First aid/CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

We are looking for a Child Care / Teacher to encourage the healthy intellectual growth of the children in our care ranging from infants to 12 years of age. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their imagination.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
• Balance your teaching between logical and social activities
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc)
• Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Observe children’s interactions
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with your peers
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations

Skills

• Experience as a child care / daycare teacher
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Methodical and creative
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Certificate in first aid and infant CPR

Job Type:

• Part-time / Full Time

Pay:

• $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)