Lead TeacherAt — Kelly\u2019s Playhouse

Responsible for providing safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for children ages 6 weeks to 14 years in a licensed in-home childcare setting.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and care for children throughout the day
• Assist with and serve meals and snacks
• Support and implement a preschool curriculum
• Help with potty training and hygiene routines
• Plan and lead age appropriate activities, games, and learning experiences
• Organize and facilitate arts and crafts
• Assist children with homework when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers

Tasks:

Student interns will engage in professional responsibilities that support child development, early education, and program operations in a licensed in-home childcare setting. Duties include:
   •   Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate educational activities, including preschool curriculum and structured play.
   •   Support child development and behavior guidance practices, including positive discipline , routine building, and potty training assistance.
   •   Observe and apply child development theories to daily interactions with children ages 6 weeks to 14 years.
   •   Facilitate arts and crafts, group activities, and learning centers that promote creativity, fine motor skills, and social interaction.
   •   Assist with homework support and academic routines for school-age children.
   •   Participate in daily program operations, including supervision, safety monitoring, meal and snack service, and maintaining a developmentally appropriate environment.
   •   Communicate professionally with supervisors, families, and staff regarding children’s progress and daily activities (under supervision).
   

Training:

   • Orientation covering program policies, licensing requirements, child safety procedures, daily routines, and expectations.
   •   Job shadowing with the lead childcare provider to observe classroom management, age-appropriate instruction, and daily care routines.
   •   Hands-on training in implementing preschool curriculum, planning activities, arts and crafts, and supporting child development across age groups.
   •   Weekly one-on-one mentor check-ins to review progress, reflect on experiences, ask questions, and connect daily tasks to learning objectives.
   •   Guided practice and feedback on child supervision, behavior guidance, potty training support, meal service, and homework assistance.
   •   Exposure to real-world childcare operations, including communication with families, documentation, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

Learning Outcome:

1. Apply child development theories to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of children ages 6 weeks to 14 years. 2. Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities, including preschool curriculum, arts and crafts, and structured play that promote learning and creativity. 3. Demonstrate effective child guidance and behavior management strategies, including support for potty training, routines, and positive reinforcement. 4. Assist with daily childcare operations, including meal preparation, supervision, safety practices, and maintaining a nurturing learning environment. 5. Communicate professionally with children, families, and staff, including providing feedback, supporting homework routines, and modeling positive social interactions.