Daycare Teacher

Little Stages; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Little Stages in South Orange, NJ is looking for an experienced Daycare Teacher to nurture children's growth in a supportive environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning developmentally appropriate games and activities, designing schedules, and evaluating children's progress. Ideal candidates should possess a strong understanding of child development, excellent organizational and communication skills, and be nurturing and patient. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider.
• First aid/CPR certification is a plus.
• Patient, kind, and nurturing personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Design daily and weekly schedules.
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones.
• Communicate with parents about children's activities.

Skills

Child development understanding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Nurturing

Patience

Job description

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

Responsibilities:

• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Design a daily and weekly schedule
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
• Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider
• Strong understanding of child development
• Patient, kind, and nurturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• First aid/CPR certified

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Changing the World

About Our School

Little Stages is a family-oriented environment with a philosophy that believes in supporting all families. Our program and curriculum encourages a child's individual development while embracing and scaffolding the learning process to make it fun and welcoming. Our small and yet cozy environment is specifically designed for the child’s well-being while they grow and learn in a family-oriented setting. We acknowledge and support every child’s style of learning, so we incorporate activities for “the multiple intelligence” including:

• Multicultural Education
• Mathematics
• Science
• Language Arts
• Art Expression
• Music Enrichment by Little Rhythms
• Summer Enrichment by Little Hearts Yoga and Dance

We Are Hiring!

Employees at Little Stages are caring and nurturing individuals where teamwork embodies a family.

Little Stages is an equal opportunity employer valuing employees as true assets to our center.