20 Best daycare teacher jobs (Hiring Now!)

Lead Teacher
Growing Place —Santa Monica, CA
Collaborate with children, the teaching team, and the Educational Coordinating Team (ECT) to design, interpret, and research curriculum.
$28 - $30 an hour
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Kohl's Stores —Menomonee Falls, WI
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Manage general classroom operations in accordance with federal performance standards, state licensing rules and agency expectations; ensure children’s safety at…
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St. Thomas School —Medina, WA
Some travel required (field trips). Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and the ability to consider…
$61,000 - $132,000 a year
Lead Toddler Teacher
Creche Day Schools —Manhattan, KS
At least 24 hours of academic college credit within Early Childhood or Education related studies and three months experience in a licensed preschool or…
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Substitute Child Care Teacher
Raise Montana —Lewistown, MT
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Treehill Day School —Troutdale, OR
Previous day care experience is a must for a van driver. Valid CPR and first-aid certifications. We offer child care discounts for staff.
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Early Education Teacher - Chinatown
YMCA of Greater Boston —Boston, MA
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$22 - $31 an hour
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Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
$14 - $16 an hour
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Daycare Teacher - Part Time
KinderCare Education —Kansas City, MO
*Child Care Discount* - All employees receive a *50%* discount on each child’s tuition and their weekly tuition fees will not exceed $110 per child.
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Lead Teacher I, II (Birth through Toddler) Early HeadStart
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Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten —Memphis, TN
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$15 - $24 an hour
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West Central MN Communities Action, Inc. —Osakis, MN
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Confidential —Danville, CA
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Junior Kindergarten Teacher
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$15.50 - $17.00 an hour
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Lead Teacher

Growing Place Santa Monica, CA

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Job Details

$28 - $30 an hour

Benefits

403(b) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Childcare
5 years
Experience with children
Bachelor's degree
Communication skills
Teaching
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Description:

The Lead Teacher in our high-quality Reggio-inspired, social constructivist program plays a pivotal role in upholding the practices of Growing Place (GP) by provide a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children and families and supporting the teaching team. The candidate oversees the classroom operations and works in concert with the team and families to meet educational and program goals. The Lead Teacher must be a critical thinker, reflective, communicative, professional, and committed to inquiry-based teacher research and professional development.

Lead Teaching & Learning Responsibilities (in addition to the Teacher responsibilities below)

Collaborate with children, the teaching team, and the Educational Coordinating Team (ECT) to design, interpret, and research curriculum
Use research and documentation to inform teaching practices and curriculum decisions
Establish daily classroom routines and rhythms for adults and children
Lead daily small group work and meetings with children and teachers
Differentiate for children with diverse learning styles, temperaments, and interests
Create a joyful learning environment and ensure a positive and safe atmosphere
Design indoor and outdoor spaces that reflect GP principles and pedagogy
Foster partnerships with families and communicate regarding children’s development
Communicate parent concerns or challenges to Cohort Lead or Campus Director
Communicate observed developmental or behavioral concerns with Cohort Lead or Campus Director
Assume responsibility for materials; store appropriately
Utilize technology for documenting and sharing learning experiences
Employ strategies for making adult’s and children’s learning visible in a variety of ways, including ParentSquare posts, documentation panels, and portfolios
Prepare and facilitate Parent-Teacher Conferences for each child in the classroom with the teaching team
Regularly communicate evidence of reflective practice with the teaching team in daily team meetings and Reflection and Inquiry Meetings
Work at school events as required by supervisor
Contribute to workshops, committees, and publications on behalf of GP when in collaboration with the Director of Pedagogy/Campus Director

Primary Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

Engage, supervise, and support children at all times; ensure their health and safety
Support daily routines and classroom rhythms throughout the day
Promote autonomy in assisting children with care routines: toileting, hand washing, etc.
Prepare, serve, and clean up lunch/snacks, facilitate conversation between children
Assist with injuries/incidents, report to a Lead Teacher
Report parent concerns to a Lead Teacher and/or Director
Follow health and safety mandates; specifically maintaing ratios, going off-campus with children, sanitizing and emergency action plans
Build trusting, respectful, and professional relationships with children and families
Use GP’s social constructivist, Reggio-inspired, and RIE approaches
Collaborate with others to design, research and implement curriculum
Assist in the preparation of the indoor and outdoor learning environments
Support Lead Teacher in gathering information pertinent to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Support enrichment classes, ensuring children are always accompanied by GP staff
Ensure daily classroom tasks, sucj as opening and closing, are completed
Participate in school events when requested
Communicate directly with others to resolve issues in a promptly and professionally
Support the school in welcoming new staff and families
Adhere to center policies and regulatory agencies guidelines
Use the systems and strategies to document, organize, and make learning visible, i.e., photographs, audio/video, and scanned work, as directed by the Lead Teacher
Actively participate in meetings
Participate in professional development and continuous performance management

This job description is not meant to state or imply that these are the only duties the employee performs. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Benefits Information:

Paid staff synchronized vacation: 4 weeks Paid National/State Holidays: 10 Days
Hours of Paid Sick Leave (PSL): 72 Hours (9 Days) at start of school year; Mid-year hires accrue PSL at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. At the end of each school year, any unused PSL will be rolled over to the next school year as Paid Time Off (PTO), capped at 108 hours.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Covered at 100%
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match up to 3%
Life Insurance with a fully paid premium and a $25,000 benefit.
Eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Professional Development includes paid coursework at Santa Monica College, six annual full-day professional development days, and opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and study tours.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or CD; or
Bachelor’s Degree in another discipline and 12 ECE units; or
5 years in a teaching position at GP with demonstrated capacity to meet above responsibilities and duties
2 years of experience working with children ages 3 months-6 years old in a licensed child care program, a NAEYC-accredited child care center preferred
Meet the requirements of the California Department of Social Services
Demonstrates professionalism in attire, attitude, punctuality, and attendance
Ability to utilize technology to make learning visible (photos, video, audio; formatting documentation, etc.)

Competencies

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: ability to write and speak about children’s developmental domains, learning, and behavior; demonstrated communication skills to support professional relationships with parents and colleagues, establish professional boundaries, and convey accurate information about the classroom and school
Organization and Planning: ability to keep all children’s files and records complete and up to date; can plan effectively to match the development of the children; is on-time for scheduled shifts, meetings, and events and reports relevant information
Classroom Management: can lead, transition, and engage children in playful ways and develop effective routines with children.
Facilitation and Engagement: pays attention to the many ways that children make meaning of the world
Assessment and Coaching: gathers evidence to support the development of curriculum to support children reaching their goals/developmental milestones, seeks resources to continually improve one’s practice, embraces reflection as a tool for learning
Collaboration and Teamwork: skills in working effectively with a team, exhibits a positive team-player spirit
Caring and Inclusiveness: values integrity for oneself and others, helps to sustain a school culture of belonging
Flexibility and Adaptability: willingness to take on additional responsibilities support other areas of the school as needed for daily operations or long-term successes

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Standing and sitting in environments designed for children ages 3 months to 6 years
Requires the ability to move rapidly from a sitting to a standing position and get down and up off the ground
Ability to push, pull, or lift 50lbs
Requires working in all weather conditions
Requires the ability to respond quickly to auditory and visual cues

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

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