Daycare Teacher

University School of Milwaukee Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Daycare Teacher provides high-quality, developmentally appropriate care, supervision, and education for children ages 6 months to 3 years in the USM Daycare Program. This position supports each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth while fostering a warm, nurturing environment that encourages exploration and curiosity. The Daycare Teacher builds strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues, contributing to a safe, positive, and professional learning community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED minimum
ECI, ECII, Infant and Toddler Course Certification
Shaken Baby Syndrome Certified
CPR & First Aide Certification required
3-5 years related experience
Strong understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate practices.
Ability to provide nurturing, supportive care that fosters children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Skilled in planning and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and willingness to participate in professional development.
Ability to work with others and maintain positive professional relationships.
Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation
Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
Observant, patient, and compassionate, with attention to each child’s needs.
High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Responsibilities

Plans, adapts, and schedules age-appropriate curriculum involving various activities in order to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities, and development.
Assists in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of the children with an emphasis on language development and the transition into preschool.
Provides continuous supervision to children enrolled in the Daycare Program while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.
Interact with children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing.
Maintains the Daycare facilities in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; sets up rooms and areas for various activities such as lunch and snack times, naps, games, etc.
Creates, follows, and posts a weekly lesson plan.
Records daily observations for each child, including specific information pertaining to each child for that day.
Observe and document developmental milestones and communicate concerns as needed.
Attends the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing, washing hands, and assisting in toileting.
Serves as a resource in the Daycare Program as a whole.
Communicate daily with families to ensure they are aware of observations, milestones, concerns, and routines.
Collaborate closely with fellow daycare teachers and the Director of Auxiliary Programs to maintain a positive, professional, and safe working and learning environment.
Follow all program policies, safety procedures, and licensing regulations.
Participate in trainings, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
Other duties as assigned.