Department: School Operations
Reports To: Centre Manager
Location: Tathawade, Pune
Job Purpose:
The Day Care Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, engaging, and child-friendly environment for children enrolled in the daycare program. The role focuses on ensuring the physical, emotional, social, and developmental well-being of children while maintaining high standards of care, hygiene, safety, and parent communication in alignment with Kidzonia's values and child-centric philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Child Care & Supervision
- Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all children under care.
- Supervise children throughout the daycare schedule, including indoor and outdoor activities.
- Provide age-appropriate care and attention to each child.
- Maintain constant vigilance and ensure children are always accounted for.
- Support children in developing independence, confidence, and positive behavior.
2. Child Development & Learning Activities
- Plan and conduct engaging activities suitable for children's age and developmental needs.
- Organize storytelling, rhymes, art and craft, games, music, and creative activities.
- Encourage social interaction, communication, and emotional development.
- Support children's cognitive, physical, and language development through play-based learning.
- Observe and identify developmental milestones and areas requiring additional support.
3. Health, Hygiene & Safety
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the daycare environment.
- Ensure children follow hygiene practices such as handwashing and cleanliness routines.
- Monitor children's health and promptly report any concerns to the Centre Manager and parents.
- Administer first aid when required as per company guidelines.
- Ensure toys, furniture, and learning materials are safe and age-appropriate.
- Follow all child protection and safeguarding policies.
4. Meal & Rest Time Management
- Assist children during meal and snack times.
- Encourage healthy eating habits and table manners.
- Monitor food consumption and communicate concerns to parents when necessary.
- Supervise nap and rest times to ensure children's comfort and safety.
- Maintain records related to meals, sleep, and daily routines as required.
5. Emotional Care & Behaviour Management
- Provide a caring, supportive, and emotionally secure environment.
- Comfort children during separation anxiety or emotional distress.
- Encourage positive behavior through constructive guidance and reinforcement.
- Address behavioral concerns in a patient and professional manner.
- Foster respect, sharing, cooperation, and teamwork among children.
6. Parent Communication
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents.
- Share updates regarding children's daily activities, behavior, meals, and overall well-being.
- Communicate any health, safety, or developmental concerns promptly.
- Support parent meetings and daycare-related discussions as required.
- Ensure confidentiality of all child and family information.
7. Documentation & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate records related to attendance, meals, nap schedules, incidents, and child observations.
- Prepare daily reports or updates as required by the center.
- Document any accidents, injuries, illnesses, or unusual incidents immediately.
- Maintain records in accordance with organizational policies.
8. Classroom & Day Care Environment Management
- Ensure daycare areas remain clean, organized, and child-friendly.
- Arrange learning materials and play equipment appropriately.
- Maintain inventory of daycare supplies and inform management regarding replenishment needs.
- Create a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children.
9. Compliance & Child Protection
- Adhere to all Kidzonia policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Follow child safeguarding and protection protocols at all times.
- Participate in safety drills, emergency preparedness activities, and training programs.
- Immediately report any safety concerns, incidents, or suspected child welfare issues.
10. Team Collaboration
- Work closely with Preschool Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Caregivers, and Centre Management.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and center events.
- Support center activities, celebrations, and special programs.
- Contribute positively to the overall culture and environment of the center.
11. Culture & Values Ambassador
- Demonstrate Kidzonia's values of care, respect, creativity, safety, and professionalism.
- Maintain a child-centric approach in all interactions.
- Promote a positive and nurturing daycare experience for children and families.
- Contribute to building parent trust and satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate in any discipline.
- Diploma or Certification in Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE), Child Care, Nursery Teacher Training (NTT), Montessori Training, or related field preferred.
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in a Day Care, Preschool, School, or Childcare setting.
- Freshers with relevant qualifications and a passion for child care may also be considered.
- Experience handling young children in a structured environment is preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Child care and supervision skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
- Classroom and behavior management skills.
- Basic knowledge of child development principles.
- First aid and emergency response awareness.
- Observation and record-keeping abilities.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Personal Attributes
- Caring, patient, and nurturing personality.
- Strong sense of responsibility toward child safety and well-being.
- Positive attitude and approachable nature.
- Calm under pressure and able to handle emergencies effectively.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and child-friendly.
- Professional and trustworthy.
Working Conditions
- Full-time, on-site role.
- Continuous interaction with young children throughout the day.
- May require participation in school events, celebrations, and parent engagement activities.
- Requires maintaining a safe, active, and engaging environment for children.
- Adherence to child protection, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.