Childcare Teacher

Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Career advancement opportunities

Great work environment

Job summary

Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Lead Childcare Teacher to foster children's intellectual, emotional, and physical growth. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities and coordinate daily lesson plans.

The ideal candidate holds a current CDA, has at least two years of classroom experience, and is nurturing, patient, reliable, and creative. Strong communication with families and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a childcare teacher.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Must have a current CDA.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging creative activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Complete daily documentation for all children in care.
• Complete child assessments.
• Design a daily and weekly schedule/lesson plan with PA early learning standards.
• Provide basic care needs where appropriate.
• Evaluate children's progress toward developmental milestones.
• Communicate with parents and update them on activities.
• Demonstrate proper infection control measures.
• Attend all required training and staff development sessions.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Organization

Patience

Education

CDA credential

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Lead Childcare Teacher to join our team! You will be responsible for encouraging children's intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate must have a current CDA and is nurturing, compassionate, patient, dependable, reliable, and creative. If you have a passion for helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment
• 401 K Match
• Paid sick time and vacation time

Responsibilities:

• Plan engaging creative fun activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Complete daily documentation for all children in care
• Complete child assessments
• Design a daily and weekly schedule/lesson plan with PA early learning standards
• Provide basic care needs where appropriate
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
• Communicate with parents and update them on their children's activities
• Demonstrate proper infection control measures
• Attend all required training and staff development sessions

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of previous experience as a childcare teacher
• Strong understanding of child development
• MUST have a current CDA but not required
• Patient, kind, compassionate, trusting, reliable, dependable and nurturing
• Good organizational, communication, and time management skills