Child Care Teacher

$22,880 - $24,960/Yr

Deep Thoughts & Wellness Childcare - Spencer, OK

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Spencer, OK

About the position

The Child Care Teacher position at Deep Thoughts & Wellness Childcare in Spencer, OK, is designed for energetic and nurturing individuals who are dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for children. The role involves assisting with developmental skills, ensuring safety, and promoting positive relationships with children and their families. The ideal candidate will be flexible, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with developmental skills
• Ensuring a safe and educational environment
• Assisting staff with daily operation of the facility
• Implementing curriculum
• Performing light cleaning duties
• Monitoring children and enforcing safety and respect for others
• Helping promote positive relationships with parents and families
• Caring for children in age-appropriate ways
• Planning activities and lessons
• Being sensitive to children and their culture
• Dealing with behavioral issues
• Recognizing mental, physical, and educational needs
• Relating to a wide range of people
• Partnering with parents to provide the best care and education for their children
• Supporting the center's success by partnering with staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivating positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and management partners

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors
• Ability to assume postures in low levels for physical and visual contact with children
• Good hearing and vision to ensure children's safety
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance