Daycare Teacher

About This Role

This Daycare Teacher role involves leading the creation of a safe, nurturing, and sustainable learning environment for young children. The Certified Teacher will design and implement high-quality curriculum, guide the teaching team, and model sustainable education practices. This position suits an educator committed to developmentally appropriate practice, environmental stewardship, and strong partnerships with children, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily lesson plans and learning experiences aligned with developmentally appropriate practice and sustainable education principles
• Lead classroom organization and routines that promote environmental responsibility, mindful material use, and stewardship habits
• Model best practices for the teaching team and ensure high-quality instructional delivery
• Deliver consistently high-quality lessons aligned with curriculum and sustainability goals
• Maintain zero major safety incidents annually
• Achieve strong classroom observation results and quality ratings
• Supervise children during learning activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor exploration that fosters connection to nature and hands-on learning
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with state law, maintaining full responsibility to recognize, document, and immediately report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment
• Support each child
• Document observations for 100 percent of assigned children each month
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through consistent, professional, and sustainability-minded communication practices
• Lead or participate in conferences, family events, and community learning opportunities that strengthen family involvement
• Respond to family inquiries within 24 hours
• Participate in at least two-family engagement events per year
• Maintain strong family satisfaction feedback
• Maintain all required certifications and participate in ongoing training, including sustainability-focused professional learning
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen classroom systems, curriculum implementation, and the school
• Coach and support Assistant Teachers in instructional practices and environmentally responsible classroom routines
• Complete 100 percent of annual training requirements
• Participate in at least one professional development activity per quarter
• Demonstrate consistent collaboration and support for classroom team members

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to sustainable education practices and environmental stewardship
• Active teaching certification as required by state licensing
• Experience teaching young children in a childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of child development, curriculum design, and classroom safety standards
• Ability to lead classroom operations and mentor support staff
• Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday
• Ability to transition between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day to engage with children and support staff
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds, including classroom materials, supplies, and occasional assistance with children
• Ability to sit on the floor, engage at a child
• Comfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces
• Ability to supervise children on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas
• Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations, including evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs
• Ability to follow and model all safety procedures
• Complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care

Nice to have:

• Associate
• Experience integrating sustainability, nature-based learning, or eco-conscious practices into classroom settings
• Specialized training in early learning curriculum, child assessment, or instructional leadership

Benefits

• Up to 50% childcare tuition discount
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on your first day of employment
• Free First Stop Health membership, providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support
• 401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary employer match contribution
• Optional life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage, helping provide financial protection and peace of mind
• Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and our dedicated CHILD Conference
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's so employees can enjoy additional time with family and friends
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential resources and support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Additional lifestyle and fringe benefits, including tuition and professional development reimbursement, pet insurance, and other programs designed to support you and your family

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00AM-6:00PM

About the Company

Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. It provides quality early education and child care across 42 New England schools, through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families.