Childcare Teacher

Precious Jewels Day Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Precious Jewels Day Care in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced childcare lead to supervise children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. You will develop developmentally appropriate activities, maintain a safe, structured learning environment, and communicate with parents and staff.

This role requires strong organization, empathy, adaptability, and teamwork with childcare assistants. You will document progress, report issues to the Assistant Director, and ensure compliance with state regulations while

Qualifications

• Some college credits in child care development
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience as childcare lead
• Flexible in challenging situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and care to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Institute developmentally appropriate activities.
• Plan daily activities supporting social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment and comply with facility rules.
• Report problems to the Assistant Director or Director.
• Take direction and collaborate with childcare assistants.
• Provide ADLs to infants and toddlers (diaper changes, bathroom assistance, feeding).
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Written communication

Organization skills

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Adaptability

Education

Some college credits in child care development

High school diploma

Job description

Requires a gentle touch while instituting developmentally appropriate activities

Able to provide daily supervision and care to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Ability to handle the demands of infants and toddlers in different stages

Be highly organized with the ability to create a positive learning and play environment

Ensure a safe structured learning environment Empathetic to children's emotions and parent's needs. Plan daily activities that support the social, emotional, physical, & intellectual growth of each child Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff

Excellent writing skills and use of technology to deliver child progress to parents and other teachers. Present expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level Be creative, and passionate about your work, and have fun

Ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations are maintained by you and the Childcare assistant.

Report problems or concerns regarding daily operations to the Assistant Director and or director.

Must be able to take direction.

Must be able to work in collaboration with childcare assistants.

Must be able to provide ADLs to infants and toddlers such as, pamper change or bathroom assistance and bottle or spoon feeding.

All other duties as assigned

Educational Professional requirements-

• Some College Credits in child care development or a high school diploma. ( Required)
• At least 1 year experience as childcare lead.
• Flexible in challenging situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to build strong relationships

Commitment to professional development

• Must stay in compliance with state regulations.