Infant Teacher

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Long-term disability

Retirement plans

Generous PTO package

Job summary

Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center is seeking compassionate individuals for a childcare role. Candidates should have a passion for Early Childhood Education and hold the necessary certifications. Responsibilities include providing care, engaging in developmental activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing classroom environment. Benefits include health insurance coverage, a supportive team atmosphere, and opportunities to celebrate children's milestones.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Able to lift and carry children up to 50 pounds.
• Clean background check required.
• Health appraisal and negative TB test by a licensed professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide love, care, and attention to children.
• Assure programs are developmentally appropriate.
• Create a calm, engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate positively with staff and families.

Skills

Passion for Early Childhood Education

Patience

Nurturing

Dependability

Good communication skills

Education

Assistant Teacher or Teacher certification by DEEDs

Job description

Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center (NDNCC) is a NAEYC accredited childcare center. Our mission is to educate all children regardless of household income.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide lots of love, care, and attention (snuggles included!)
• Assure all programs and activities are challenging, interesting, and developmentally appropriate
• Support feeding, diapering, and nap routines
• Create a calm, engaging classroom environment
• Talk, sing, read to babies throughout the day, and participate in all activities
• Celebrate milestones like first smiles, rolls, and steps
• Partner with families to share updates and build trust
• Learn each child in the classroom and familiarize yourself with medical issues, dietary restrictions, and habits
• Complete all written work as required, including lesson plans, children’s assessments, meal counts, and injury reports
• Communicate positively and professionally with all NDNCC staff, and work as part of a team
• Agree and abide by the NAEYC Code of Ethics and support accreditation practices

Qualifications

• Has a passion for Early Childhood Education
• Is at least 18 years old
• Is patient, nurturing, and dependable
• Communicates well with both babies and adults
• Holds an Assistant Teacher or Teacher certification by DEEDs
• Is physically able to adequately care for, lift, carry, and interact with children up to 50 pounds inclusive of running, squatting, pushing, and pulling equipment and furniture as needed
• Has a clean background check
• Has both a health appraisal and negative TB test conducted by a licensed medical professional

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% paid in full health coverage, or an additional $4500 to your annual salary if health coverage is waived
• Dental insurance, vision coverage, long-term disability, retirement plans, and a generous PTO package
• A supportive, fun, loving team environment
• Daily smiles, giggles, and heart-melting moments