Day Care Teacher

Roles & Responsibilities Daycare Teacher

1. Child Care & Safety

• Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all children throughout the daycare hours.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times; children should never be left unattended.
• Ensure children are handled with care, patience, and warmth.
• Immediately report any injury, accident, unusual behaviour, or health concern to the Branch Head.
• Check children for any visible marks or injuries during arrival and inform the concerned authority if required.
• Follow all school safety, hygiene, and child-protection protocols.

2. Daily Routine & Schedule

• Follow the daycare's daily routine and timings consistently.
• Ensure children follow a balanced routine including meals, free play, activities, nap/rest time, and personal care.
• Prepare children for transitions between activities in a calm and organised manner.
• Ensure the classroom is ready and organised before children arrive.

3. Learning & Engagement

• Plan and conduct age-appropriate, fun, and engaging activities.
• Encourage children to participate in creative, sensory, storytelling, music, movement, and indoor/outdoor activities.
• Promote independence and self-help skills according to the child's age.
• Encourage children to communicate, share, explore, and interact positively with peers.
• Avoid keeping children engaged only through screens or passive activities.

4. Meals & Feeding

• Supervise children during meal and snack times.
• Ensure children are seated safely and encouraged to eat independently wherever appropriate.
• Follow the child's prescribed food/meal instructions shared by the parents or school.
• Monitor food allergies or special dietary instructions and immediately report any concern.
• Maintain proper hygiene before and after meals.

5. Nap & Rest Time

• Prepare a clean, calm, and comfortable environment for nap/rest time.
• Ensure children are supervised appropriately while resting.
• Maintain the required nap/rest routine without disturbing sleeping children unnecessarily.
• Ensure bedding and sleeping areas are clean and organised.

6. Hygiene & Personal Care

• Encourage regular handwashing and good hygiene habits.
• Assist younger children with toileting, changing, handwashing, and other personal-care needs as required.
• Ensure children remain clean and comfortable throughout the day.
• Maintain cleanliness of the classroom, toys, activity materials, and children's belongings.
• Inform the Branch Head if additional clothes, diapers, toiletries, or other essentials are required.

7. Behaviour & Emotional Support

• Maintain a calm, positive, and nurturing approach with children.
• Never shout at, hit, threaten, shame, or use harsh language with a child.
• Handle tantrums and challenging behaviour patiently and appropriately.
• Help children identify and express their emotions in an age-appropr