Toddler Room Teacher
Rockgate Daycare Center
Westbury, NY
Teacher Full-time Onsite $40,000 - $45,000 a year*
*Salary is commiserate with work experience and professional credentials.
Posted 241 days ago (November 12, 2024)
Organization Statement

At Rockgate Day Care Center, we believe every child is a cherished gift, with boundless potential and unique purpose. Our Toddler Room Teacher will play a vital role in fostering a safe, nurturing environment that inspires young hearts and minds to grow. This role includes implementing compassionate child care practices, supporting each child’s social, emotional, and physical development, and nurturing their natural curiosity. Our curriculum ensures every child is guided on a path of meaningful learning.

Job Description

The Daycare Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing, stimulating and safe learning environment for young children in a daycare setting. This role involves implementing age- appropriate curriculum, fostering social and emotional development , and maintaining open communication with parents and caregivers.

Responsibilities

1. ** Curriculum Planning and Implementation**

-Develop and implement lesson plans and activities that promote the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children.

-Create a  structured daily schedule that includes educational, recreational and rest periods.

Incorporate play-based learning activities that encourage creativity, exploration and problem solving.

2. ** Child Guidance and Support**

-Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom where all children feel valued and respected.

-Provide individualized attention and support to support the unique needs of each child.

-Model positive behavior and teach conflict resolution and social skills.

** Safety and Supervision**

-Maintain a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to health  safety regulations.

-Supervise children at all times, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure their well-being and prevent accidents.

-Follow emergency procedures and protocols, in the event of illness, injury, or other emergencies.

**Parent Communication**

-Establish and maintain open, ongoing communication with parents, and caregivers regarding their child's progress, behavior and needs.

-Provide regular updates, and feedback through verbal communication, written reports, and parent- teacher  conferences.

-Collaborate with parents to address any concerns or challenges and develop strategies for supporting their child's development.

** Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

-Seek feedback and reflect on teaching practices to continuously improve the quality of care and instruction provided to children.

 

Qualifications

The qualifications needed for Teacher:

- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field( preferred)

-Associate Degree in Early Childhood, child development or related feel.

-Previous 1 year experience working with young children in a daycare , preschool or similar setting.

-Knowledge of child development principles, early childhood education theories, and best practices

-Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

-Strong communication ,organization, and problem -solving skills.

-CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • Minimum Education Level: Associate's Degree
  • Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Application Instructions

Please send resume and education credentials to   : Director  Olutoyin Owhe

                                                                                                   341 Post Avenue

                                                                                                   Westbury, NY 11590

                                                                                    Email:     Rockgate CLC@Gmail.com

   Please call to set up and Interview                           Telephone #          (516) 279-6702

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