Infant/Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Vacation/Holiday Time

401K

Health Insurance

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking a Childcare Specialist for Especially Children Child Care Development Center in Greenville, SC. You will develop a safe, developmentally appropriate program for young children and implement activities that support growth across physical, emotional, and cognitive domains.

You will ensure a clean, secure environment, supervise children, and maintain records while guiding families with progress updates and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Team building and supervisory abilities are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a safe daycare program for children.
• Plan activities addressing physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs.
• Provide nutritious snacks and meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of equipment and facilities.
• Maintain daily activity plans and weekly/monthly schedules.
• Communicate with parents about expectations and progress.

Skills

Team building

Supervisory

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Verbal communication

Stress management

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

The "Childcare Specialist" is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate daycare program for the children of "Especially Children Child Care Development Center" in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures. The "Childcare Specialist" will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to care for young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures of this facility. This person must also be respectful of children, parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement a program for young children
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs
• Provide nutritious snacks and lunches
• Provide adequate equipment and activities
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
• Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
• Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
• Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Supervise children in the childcare center
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling
• Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time
• Build children's esteem
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
• Implement positive discipline when required
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Maintain program administration
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress
• Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files
• Develop daily activity plans

Requirements

The person for this position must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Child development practices.
• Safe and appropriate activities for children.
• Policies and procedures to ensure that children are always supervised and safe

The person for this position must demonstrate the following skills:

• Team building
• Supervisory
• Analytical and problem solving
• Decision making
• Effective verbal and listening communications
• Stress management
• Time management

The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be consistent and fair
• Be compassionate and understanding
• Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience working in a licensed childcare facility
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Must be able to lift up 35 lbs.

Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Vacation/Holiday Time
• 401K
• Health Insurance