Daycare Teacher Assistant Teacher

Bay Country Learning Center and Highland Playschool; Highland (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Competitive Compensation

Safe and Sick Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Job summary

A local daycare center in Maryland is looking for experienced Daycare Teachers and Assistant Teachers who are passionate about fostering children's growth. The role involves planning activities, evaluating development, and engaging with parents. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in communication, patience, and a nurturing attitude. Certification in child development is favored but not mandatory. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider.
• Understanding of child development and learning processes.
• First aid/CPR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Design daily and weekly schedules for the children.
• Evaluate children's developmental progress.
• Communicate with parents regarding their child's activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patience

Nurturing disposition

Education

90 hour certificate of CDA

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k WITH UP TO 6% MATCHING
• 8 hours of PTO every month
• 12 days of paid holidays per year
• Safe and Sick Leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced and energetic Daycare Teachers and Assistant Teachers 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

Note: If you are applying as an assistant teacher, you are supporting the teacher with the following:

• 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, or babysitting
• Strong understanding of child development or interest in how children learn and grow
• Patient, kind, and nurturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• First aid/CPR certified (not required)
• 90 hour certificate of CDA (for teacher position only)