Daycare Teacher

Little Lambs Teachers Job Description

We seek a passionate and dedicated Daycare Teacher to join our nurturing environment at Little Lambs Daycare. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and education to children in a daycare setting. This role requires a strong understanding of childhood development and the ability to create engaging learning experiences for toddlers, preschool-aged, and school-aged children. Little Lambs Daycare Teachers are responsible for the well-being of the children in their care and play-filled learning throughout the day.  The teacher will develop a schedule and curriculum to keep children busy and engaged during the day.  

Duties:  

• Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary

• Cleaning interactive areas or children’s bathrooms throughout the day

• Giving breakfast, lunch, and snacks during the day and ensuring eating areas are cleaned when complete

• Organizing activities and developing curriculum for older children if in the school-age area

• Keeping a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day to ensure exercise and outdoor times are included.

• Include Christian education in their weekly activities, using stories, crafts, media, or other creative methods.

• Keeping records of each child’s progress, interests, and any problems that may occur

• Maintaining contact with the children’s parents and contacting the director to ensure there is communication with them in the case of an emergency 

• Other duties as assigned for the safety of the children and the program’s success

Qualifications:  

• Previous experience in childcare settings such as daycare, preschool, or nannying is preferred. 

• Knowledge of toddler care practices and childhood development principles are essential. 

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues. 

• Ability to create engaging activities that promote learning in a classroom setting. 

• Patience, compassion, and enthusiasm for working with young children are crucial attributes. 

• Certification in CPR/First Aid is a plus but not required at the time of application; training can be provided. 

• Teachers must be able to stand for 30-45 minutes at a time as required to supervise playground and outdoor time, specifically

• Must complete a physical, TB testing, and a background check with Safe Gatherings training

Pay:

$13.75 an hour.  (It will increase January 1 to the rate of min. wage).

Benefits:

There are five paid PTO/sick days a year and two set weeks of paid vacation during which the entire center is closed for positions above 30 hours a week (part-time positions have other benefit scales). One week is around Christmas, and the other is in July.

Contact PastorMichelleUMC@gmail.com or call 417-667-5435 for more information.  Please send application or resume to PastorMichelleUMC@gmail.com.