Child Care Teacher

WHO WILL HIRE YOU

Our client is a Class A Facility that provides child care for ages 6 weeks through 5 years old. Louisiana Quality Start participant. Caters especially to military families!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Plans, adapts and schedules age appropriate curriculum involving various activities to stimulate 

children’s cognitive skills, abilities and development. 

2. Provides continuous supervision to children enrolled in Child Development Center; ensures health 

and safety of children. 

3. Maintains Center, rooms and play areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; sets up rooms and 

areas for various activities such as lunch, naps, games, etc. 

4. Records daily observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitors behavioral patterns and 

develops assessment and profiles. 

5. Schedules parent conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns; works with family to 

devise learning and development strategies as necessary. 

6. Maintains accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintains appropriate confidential records. 

7. Monitors children for signs of child abuse and reports incidents of suspected abuse to appropriate authorities

8. Orders supplies and materials for classroom use. 

9. Maintains current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Development. 

10. Acts as lead worker to Child Care Associate Teachers; trains and directs the work of student 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

ABILITY TO: 

Implement a program based on sound principles of child development; interact positively with children and act as an appropriate adult role model; enforce and apply all laws, rules and regulations; read, understand and interpret standard official legal documents; communicate effectively in English; apply concepts of integrated curriculum development in a non-biased manner; give and follow written and oral instructions; exercise judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving problems; maintain accurate and detailed records; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

Early childhood development and appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, and young, children; nurturing, care giving and education of young children; concepts of integrated curriculum development and implementation; principles of observation and assessment of young children; solid foundation in other aspects of child development; principles of parent communication and support. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. 

Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.) 

Education: 

Possession of Child Development Teachers’ Permit. The minimum requirement is 24 units in Early Child 

Development/Child Development including core courses and 16 GE units. 

Bachelors Degree in Child Development is required. 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: 

Child Development Teachers Permit. Must possess proof of training and certificates in CPR and First 

Aid. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to work safely in an environment containing biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases). 

Must pass fingerprint clearance test for all appropriate agencies (such as FBI, Department of Justice, and Child Abuse Index Services).

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Attractive compensation and benefits programs.
• A healthy, positive, and stable work environment.
• Continuous learning and career development that equip employees to perform to their fullest potential.
• A values-based culture committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Engaged, collaborative teams rich in diversity of thought, experience, and background working together for the good of the organization.