Daycare Co Teacher at Cherokee Daycare

Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Daycare Co-Teacher and play a vital role in nurturing young minds! In this energetic and rewarding position, you will collaborate with lead teachers to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for children in our daycare setting. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help foster early childhood development, support literacy and math skills, and promote positive behavior management. This paid role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote early intervention, literacy education, and childhood development.
• Support classroom management by maintaining a positive environment that encourages social-emotional growth and behavior management strategies.
• Engage with children through interactive activities, including physical education, arts and crafts, storytelling, and play-based learning to enhance their overall development.
• Help with toddler care routines such as feeding, diapering, and nap times while ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare lesson plans that incorporate Montessori methods or other educational frameworks suitable for preschool-aged children.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to foster a supportive community focused on child welfare and classroom success.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials, organizing activities, and maintaining a clean and safe learning environment aligned with childcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children in daycare, preschool, or similar early childhood education settings is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles, behavior management techniques, and classroom management strategies.
• Familiarity with curriculum development, lesson planning, literacy education, math instruction, and teaching physical education.
• Experience working with special education needs or early intervention programs is a plus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Certification or coursework related to early childhood education or Montessori methods is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment committed to child welfare and classroom excellence. Embark on a fulfilling career where your enthusiasm fuels young learners’ growth! We are dedicated to supporting your professional development while providing a nurturing space for children to thrive every day.

Pay: $10.00 – $11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person