Lead teacher and teacher assistant

Responsibilities for Daycare Teacher

• Prepare materials to be used for art and science projects
• Efficiently communicate and coordinate with teaching assistants teaching daily lesson plans
• Offer individual support to students in small groups to promote the understanding of more challenging concepts
• Oversee the safety of the students inside of the classroom, during field trips and on the campus
• Ensure students adhere to the school or daycare stated rules and policies
• Grade worksheets and student assignments, recording homework and tests scores
• Ensure each student's progress through assessments and have awareness of students who need additional guidance
• Provide additional assistance to students who have special needs

Qualifications for Daycare Teacher

• Professional experience working with young children is strongly preferred
• Basic understanding of childhood development and methods used to instruct children of various ages
• Ability to communicate with other teachers and parents regarding student's progress and behavior in the classroom
• Strong organizational skills are essential to prepare materials for planned daily lessons
• Personal accountability and patience are essential when working with young students in a classroom environment
• Ability to prioritize several activities seamlessly and instruct students in instances that are exceptionally busy
• Basic writing, math and science skills are needed to teach students and answer their questions
• Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor
• Experience supporting positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment