Daycare Teacher
Pitter Patters Daycare
Elk City, OK
01.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
