Daycare Teacher

1 week ago

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Creative Home Academy and Preschool, LLC Full time

Creative Home Academy in Memphis, TN is looking for one daycare teacher to join our 6 person strong team. We are located on 1149 Semmes Street. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and engaged. There are opportunities for advancements. We are a fast scaling program specializes in high quality care.

Position Overview

The Daycare Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Daycare Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Key Requirements

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
  • High energy.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Physical Requirements

Be able to lift 35 pounds.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED, CDA preferred, Pass Background check
  • TECTA certificate is required.
  • Prosolutions training required.

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.

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