Child Care Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing skilled childcare to children who enroll at Kids Care Plus. The Teacher will implement daily activities that promote learning, independence, and social interactions. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide skilled childcare to toddlers and children aged two through twelve years. * Reinforce lessons presented by the Lead Teacher by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups. * Teach simple drawing, painting, craft, and language skills (e.g., songs) * Actively participate in recreational play and teaching activities. * Engage with children by applying knowledge of childhood development, including learning behavior and physical, mental, and emotional development. * Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers. * Observe and monitor children's play and interactive activities. * Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits * Assisting in preparing and serving children's meals, snacks, or beverages * Attending to the hygienic needs of the children (including changing diapers) * Maintain MSDE yearly COK clock hours. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: * Be at least 19 years of age * Have a high school diploma or equivalent education * 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework EXPERIENCE: * Have at least one (1) year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting * Three (3) hours in ADA Compliance * Nine (9) clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public * Have dependable transportation

Created: 2026-04-15