Preschool Enrichment Teacher I

Transylvania County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania County Child Development is seeking a Daycare Teacher I to educate preschool children at a large childcare facility. You will plan lessons, care for children, and engage with families to review individual development and needs.

The role emphasizes knowledge of NC childcare requirements, safety, and developmentally appropriate activities, with opportunities to collaborate with aides, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university preferably with a degree in early childhood education, nursery education, or elementary education and 2 years of experience.
• Graduation from high school and 4 years' experience in working with young children in a nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, or a day care facility.
• Early Child Care credentials, Infant/Toddler certification, CPR/First Aid, 8 CEUS annually, Early Childhood associate degree, Driver's License valid in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out the daily indoor and outdoor educational activities.
• Interacts and cares for children complying with NC Child Care Requirements, including Developmental Day components, center policies, Creative Curriculum and NC Foundations requirements, and Sanitation regulations.
• Plans activities that provide for the needs of the children, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Setting up the physical environment to meet these needs while also being stimulating, safe, and challenging.
• Assigns and supervises the activities of the aides and volunteers.
• Maintains adequate supplies and sees that equipment is kept in good condition.
• Discusses with parents each child's progress and plans objectives to meet their needs.
• Plans meals and supervises food preparation.
• Attends and participates in general staff meetings and staff development conferences.
• Collects data and maintains developmental binders for all assigned children.
• Educates parents on various childcare topics as they pertain to childhood development.
• Builds a rapport with the families of the children, to provide the children with a sense of security.
• Converses with parents at drop off and pick up to share pertinent information as it pertains to each individual child.
• Keeps the physical environment of the classroom clean, organized, and well maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Lesson planning

Parent communication

Safety & sanitation

Team supervision

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

High school + 4 years daycare experience

Job description

Transylvania County Child Development is seeking a Daycare Teacher I to educate preschool children at a large childcare facility. You will plan lessons, care for children, and engage with families to review individual development and needs.

The role emphasizes knowledge of NC childcare requirements, safety, and developmentally appropriate activities, with opportunities to collaborate with aides, parents, and staff.