Carli Teats
Schenectady
Summary
Established Child Care Administrator 2 years of child care management experience and formal education. Accountable for operation of facility while complying with New York State regulations. Consistently balances needs of children with business needs resulting in year over year financial growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Childcare Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency with proper staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in accidents and incidents within the facility.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop age-appropriate curriculum, promoting cognitive and social development.
- Assisted in hiring and training new staff members, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for continuous staff improvement and professional growth.
- Increased enrollment rates by organizing engaging events, such as open houses and community outreach initiatives.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through diligent record-keeping and timely report submissions.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring cost-effective allocation of funds while maintaining high-quality programming.
- Oversaw maintenance of facility cleanliness and organization to provide a safe learning environment for children.
- Coordinated field trips and extracurricular activities to broaden children''s experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Supervised group of 14 student teachers throughout semester
Teacher
KinderCare
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement method.
- Established safe play environment for children.
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Monitored each student’s educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Engaged with children on individual basis in pleasant manner.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Lead teacher
Pooh's Corner Childcare Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement method.
- Established safe play environment for children.
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Monitored each student’s educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Engaged with children on individual basis in pleasant manner.
Education
CDA -
Child Care Council
Child Care CoucilMaster of Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2020
BBA - Communication
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT2007
Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Energetic caregiver
- Time management
- Emotionally supportive
- Dependable
- Project planning
- Attention to detail
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Administering Medicines
- Childcare Management
- Payroll Preparation
- Marketing and Communications
- Staff Hiring
- Professional Relationships
- Community Engagement
- Office Meetings
- Instructional Techniques
- Microsoft Applications
- School Administration
- Creative Solutions
- Professional Development
- Profit Margins
- Parent and Student Communication
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Assistant Childcare Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2021 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
Teacher
KinderCare
08.2014 - 12.2020
Lead teacher
Pooh's Corner Childcare Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
CDA -
Child Care Council
Master of Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
BBA - Communication
Castleton State College
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