Summary:
A daycare teacher is responsible for facilitating learning, providing supervision, and ensuring the safety of young children in a daycare facility. They work closely with parents to ensure the developmental needs of children are being met.
Responsibilities:
- Curriculum development – Develop age-appropriate curricula that are adapted to the child's individual abilities and interests.
- Teaching – Teach basic cognitive, social, and motor skills as well as crafts, music, and more.
- Classroom management – Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages learning, playing activities, and independence.
- Assessment – Prepare and administer progress reports to maintain communication with the children's family.
- Caretaking – Take care of children's basic needs such as feeding, napping, diaper change, and others.
- Creating a safe environment – Ensure that the daycare facility provides a safe and healthy environment to the children.
- Communication with parents – Maintain effective communication with parents to share children's progress and update them on any required care.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or similar field
- Relevant license and certifications
- Patience, compassion, and ability to multitask
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team.