Daycare Teacher

Job Description Childcare Teacher

General Summary : Attend to children at Good Shepherd Academy. Perform various tasks such as dressing, feeding, bathing, providing educational activities, and overseeing play.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe and monitor children's play activities.
• Keeps records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, medications administered about activities, meals served, and medicines administered.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Reads to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
• Organizes and participates in recreational activities such as games.
• Assists in preparing food for serving meals and refreshments to children and regulating rest periods.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
• Sterilizes and prepares formulas.
• Dresses children and change diapers.
• Assists children with homework and schoolwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills A Teacher must have:

Child Development Knowledge:

• Understanding of early childhood development stages
• Ability to recognize and support developmental milestones
• Awareness of age-appropriate learning activities

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to explain concepts in simple terms
• Active listening skills to understand children’s needs

Patience and Empathy:

• Ability to handle tantrums and emotional outbursts calmly
• Sensitivity to children’s emotions and needs
• A caring and nurturing approach

Creativity and Problem-Solving:

• Ability to develop fun, educational activities
• Quick thinking to handle unexpected challenges
• Creativity in keeping children engaged and entertained

Organizational Skills:

• Keeping track of daily routines and schedules
• Managing classroom activities efficiently
• Maintaining records of children’s progress and behavior

Behavior Management:

• Using positive reinforcement techniques
• Teaching social skills and conflict resolution
• Setting and enforcing boundaries with kindness

Safety and First Aid Knowledge:

• CPR and First Aid certification
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and childproofing
• Ability to recognize signs of illness or distress

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Working effectively with co-teachers, assistants, and administrators
• Cooperating with parents for a child’s development
• Willingness to take feedback and improve

Adaptability and Flexibility:

• Adjusting to children’s changing moods and needs
• Handling unexpected schedule changes
• Being open to new teaching methods and ideas

Basic Teaching Skills:

• Planning and implementing lesson plans
• Encouraging language, motor, and cognitive skills development
• Incorporating play-based learning

Educational Requirements:

• Daycare/Preschool Teacher: High school diploma with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an associate’s degree in early childhood education.
• CPR
• Food Handler’s Certificate