Assistant Teacher/Floater

About Us: Forever Young Daycare & Youth Center is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child is celebrated, supported, and encouraged to grow. We are seeking a passionate, experienced Head Teacher who can lead with heart, creativity, and professionalism.

Position Overview: The Head Teacher will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the classroom, implementing developmentally appropriate practices, and fostering a positive, engaging environment for children, families, and staff. This role includes mentoring assistant teachers, maintaining compliance with state regulations, and promoting high-quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote learning and development
• • Supervise and support assistant teachers and classroom aides
• • Ensure a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• • Maintain accurate records for attendance, incidents, and developmental milestones
• • Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding child progress and classroom updates
• • Model appropriate behavior and professionalism for staff and children
• • Monitor classroom ratios and ensure compliance with OCFS and Forever Young policies

Qualifications:

• • Proven childcare experience (minimum of 1 year in a licensed childcare setting preferred)
• • High School Diploma or GED required; CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• • Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills
• • Understanding of child development and positive guidance strategies
• • Must be reliable, nurturing, and able to work as part of a team

Application Requirements:

• • Resume
• • Two (2) professional reference letters
• • Documentation of childcare experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person