Child Care Teacher Job Description
Child care teacher
provides developmentally appropriate early learning experiences and care for infants utilizing project approach principles.
Child Care Teacher Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective child care teacher job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included child care teacher job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develop curricula and care for infants and toddlers in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices
Develop instructional methods, materials and techniques using developmentally appropriate practices for children
Participate in meetings and conferences to determine methods, techniques and activities in order to provide developmentally appropriate practices in classrooms
Develop curricula and care for infants and toddlers following developmentally appropriate practices
Develop instructional materials and techniques using developmentally appropriate practices for children
Participate in meetings and conferences to determine methods, techniques and activities to provide developmentally appropriate practices in classrooms
Completes current development logs for employee children (weekly entries required)
Displays pride and professionalism in work
On an on-going basis, plans, evaluates and improves the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child
Models exemplary behavior in a manner which results in productive use of time and successful accomplishment of tasks
Child Care Teacher Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Child Care Teacher
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, CDA, MAT, AED, NJ
Education for Child Care Teacher
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the child care teacher job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Associates, Elementary Education, Leadership Development, Art, Art-Studio, Special Education
Skills for Child Care Teacher
Desired skills for child care teacher include:
Developmentally appropriate practices
Developmentally appropriate curriculum practice
Positive behavior strategies
Family studies
Public education
Developmentally appropriate practice
Childcare program development and implementation
Early childhood education and best practices
Head Start Performance Standards
Best practices
Desired experience for child care teacher includes:
Informs proper associate as changes occur to adult/child ratios to provide appropriate staffing needs
Ability to work with children who have special health and/or developmental needs
Computer skills and willingness to learn and use technology
Must have a clear understanding of the curriculum standards for the age of the children in the classes Preferred
Coursework or a degree in early childhood education or child development or a CDA (Teacher)
A fun and rewarding work environment that fosters teamwork and inspires professional excellence!
Child Care Teacher Examples
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Child Care Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of child care teacher. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for child care teacher
- Maintaining a learning environment that is supportive of children's growth, development and learning through age and developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
- Preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans that address social, emotional, physical, and cognitive areas and demonstrate respect and support of diversity in language, culture, and learning styles
- Demonstration of professional work habits, including working assigned hours, adherence to leave policies, maintaining confidentiality of child and family information
- Maintaining a safe, healthy, and hygienic environment for all children (children ages infant to 5 years)
- Teachers must be physically able to perform all duties related to the care and teaching of young children with reasonable accommodations, including repeated bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and lifting children up to 40 lbs
- Provide developmentally appropriate early learning experiences and care for infants utilizing project approach principles
- Demonstrating professional work habits, including working assigned hours, adherence to leave policies, maintaining confidentiality of child and family information
- Plans curriculum and monitors children's progress meeting the TEKS guidelines for PK
- Ensure instructional activities are developmentally appropriate and reflect the individual interests of assigned children
- Complete required lesson plans and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all required activities and interactions
Qualifications for child care teacher
- 12 Core ECE units
- Must have High School diploma and at least 12 Early Childhood Education Units
- Must have an Associates in Child Development, Family Child and Community or something in that related field
- For the Infant or Toddler Teacher position, must have or be willing to complete the Infant/Toddler course
- 12 ECE Core units that California requires
- 3-5 years of experience as a Teacher at a Child Care Center or related facility/school
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Child Care Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a child care teacher. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for child care teacher
- Clear understanding of curriculum standards
- Must have CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate or higher
- Work respectively, cooperatively and creatively with all others in the workplace to maintain a positive work environment
- Discuss children's experiences with parents, staff and participating educators and researchers
- Evaluate, document and assess the development and progress of children, including developing plans to accommodate the unique needs or circumstances of individual children
- Support the administrative, educational and operational activities of the Centers
- Evaluate, document and assess the development and progress of children, including developing plans to accommodate the needs of individual children
- Plan and facilitate immersive outdoor preschool class
- Nurture individual needs of childen while managing whole group experiences and unstructured play
- Utilize technology to effectively document and reflect on the experiences of chldren for the purpose of assessment, planning and family engagement
Qualifications for child care teacher
- AA degree or equivalent course work (at least 18 credits) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required
- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with infants/toddlers in an early childhood setting is required
- Ability to occasionally access/use equipment in classroom facilities
- Masters degree in early childhood education, child development or a related field is desirable
- Previous experience in an early childhood laboratory setting is preferred experience with Project Approach curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
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Child Care Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of child care teacher. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for child care teacher
- Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children
- Respect and observe children's interests
- Communicate directly with each child at the child's level
- Engage and communicate constructively with individual children during activities and routines
- Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests
- Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate
- Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions
- Enhance children's play with language, materials, and activities, engaging in conversations to expand their learning and extend their thinking
- Assist in planning classroom daily schedules that provide a balance of activities while maintaining flexibility to adjust according to children's interests
- Participate in weekly team meetings, reflective consultation, dialogue groups, and ongoing study and professional development
Qualifications for child care teacher
- Two years work experience as a teacher including one year supervising teaching staff in an NAEYC accredited center
- Two years work experience with three to five-year-olds
- CPR & First Aide Certificate (may be obtained after applying but before starting)
- Must have a car, be able to drive, have a valid CA driver’s license, and current auto insurance
- AA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred OR Child Development permit or CDA required Some college with a plan of study to complete degree or 1-3 years experience, 1+ years with assigned age group preferred
- Associates degree in Early Childhood or of a related field, or 9 credits in ECE or a CDA
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Child Care Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a child care teacher. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for child care teacher
- 6 months experience working with children in a classroom or home setting
- 12 units ECE/CD including core courses
- 2 unit Infant/Toddler course
- Previous childcare experience strongly preferred
- Child Development Associate's Credential or related degree
- Must meet KDHE requirements
Qualifications for child care teacher
- Child care experience strongly preferred
- Child Develpment Associate (CDA), Associate/Bachelor's Degree or related college credits strongly preferred
- Must meet KDHE requirements for lead-qualified teacher
- Completion of the 12 core ECE units and the additional 3 Infant/ Toddler units, required
- Associate Degree or higher in Human Services, Child Development, Social Work, Education or other related fields
- Early Head Start experience and experience working with infants and toddlers preferred
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a child care teacher. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for child care teacher
- 3+ years working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Infant-Child CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification
- Experience working with drop-off child care
- Experience using Teaching Strategies Gold assessment
- Some college with a plan of study to complete degree or 1 to 3 years experience with more than 1 year experience with assigned age group
- Must meet education/experience requirements of New York State
Qualifications for child care teacher
- Strongly prefer background and experience in Childcare and/or Childhood Education
- 1-2 years experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
- Degree or Certificate in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Special Education or related field
- 1 year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Demonstrated successful supervisory experience in a child care setting