Nursery Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
- Facilitated daily activities that fostered creativity and collaboration among children.
- Monitored classroom behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to enhance learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental needs effectively.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety protocols within the classroom setting.
- Trained junior staff on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques to improve teaching quality.
- Evaluated children's progress through observations, adapting instructional methods to support individual learning styles.
- Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering a nurturing classroom environment where children felt safe, respected, and valued.
- Coordinated with support staff such as special education teachers or therapists to address individual student needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure all materials were readily available for planned activities throughout the day.
- Developed students' early literacy skills through story time sessions, engaging activities, and guided reading exercises.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication promoting a strong home-school connection.
- Contributed to the creation of an inclusive classroom culture by celebrating diversity through lessons on various cultures, traditions, and holidays.
- Improved student behavior through positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Protected children in-class and at recess with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.