Day care center job: Careers – Dr. Day Care

Careers – Dr. Day Care

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We are seeking individuals with a degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, child guidance/counseling, child psychology, family studies, or social work. We are also seeking those willing to work toward, or currently working toward, a certificate or degree with a mindset for learning and growth.

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What is the application process?

• If your skills appear to match our current hiring needs, the Center Administrator may call you to schedule an interview, usually within one to two weeks after you submit your application.
• Don’t be discouraged. If there isn’t a match at this time, we will keep your application on file for future reference. Our staffing needs can change quickly, so if we don’t contact you now, we may contact you later to see if you are still interested in joining the Dr. Day Care team.

What Our Teachers Are Saying

What do you love most about being an infant teacher?

• “Knowing that I am a part of their lives- learning developing and growing.”
• “I love the fact that no day is the same. They are all constantly changing everyday and it makes it fun.”
• “The relationship I have with the kids and knowing I am part of their development makes me feel good.”
• “I love being an infant teacher because the attachment that we develop as they grow. I get to see many of the first time movements and developmental stages. Also I appreciate that I can bond with them for a long time as they move through the school”
• “What I love most about being an infant teacher is helping the children learn about everyday life like walking, talking and crawling. I love knowing the children depend on me.”
• “I love watching the infants in my classroom grow and develop and knowing that so much of what they learn starts in my classroom. ”

What do you like most about being a toddler teacher?

• “I love being a toddler teacher because I love to teach, watch children learn, and interact with them. It is a very rewarding feeling when you know you did your job right.”
• “I love teaching the children. I enjoy nurturing and caring for them; it is the best thing when you hear them singing the songs that you have taught them!”
• “The thing I love most about being a toddler teacher is making a connection with each and every child.”
• “I love the fun and excitement of watching them discover and explore simple things we take for granted in our everyday lives.”

What do you like most about being a preschool teacher?

• “When a child ‘gets’ the concept you are trying to teach them- they get so excited and proud of their work.”
• “I love working with the children, seeing the different ways they learn and how they see life. Also what I learn from them every day is great. ”
• “I love watching and being a part of the growth in each child. And of course how they all make me laugh every day!”
• “I love the interaction that I am able to have with the children; conversations with them are great! Activities can be more detailed because they have a better and longer focus.”
• “I enjoy watching the children grow educationally, physically and emotionally each day.”
• “I love being a witness to the first moment a child learns something new. Preschoolers are the ultimate curious explorers of the world.”
• “I love being a preschool teacher because I enjoy seeing children get excited about their accomplishments everyday. I also love to act silly, dance and laugh which preschool teachers do daily.”

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status. We are an equal opportunity employer and your response to any questions will not be used as a basis for discrimination, but will be judged on its relevance to the position you are seeking. (The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1987 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age)

Sample Job Descriptions for Day Care or Child Care

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Job descriptions are valuable tools in employee supervision and managment. A written list of job responsibilities will outline tasks and expectations and will also serve as a starting point for recruitment and evaluation. These forms are only samples but will hopefully help you in designing descriptions that reflect the programs philosopy and management.

Aide – Sample Job Description

• Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend inservice and staff meetings
• Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets.
• Meet all applicable liscensing regulations

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Assistant Group Supervisor/Assistant Teacher Sample Job Description

• Assist group supervisor with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Provide input for bi-annual assessment of children’s development
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Keep accident reports
• Maintain ancedotal records
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend inservice and staff meetings
• Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and timesheets.
• Meet all applicable liscensing regulations

Group Supervisor/Head Teacher Sample Job Description

• Plan both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
• Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning
• Coordinate field trips
• Prepare monthly plan charts
• Complete bi-annual assessment of children’s development
• Report progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports and through parent-teacher conferences
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Keep accident reports
• Maintain ancedotal records
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend inservice and staff meetings
• Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom
• Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets.