Child Care Teacher

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

. Plan and execute early childhood education and development activities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBuzzards Bay • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education and Child Development, effectively planning and executing educational activities tailored to individual children's needs. Proficient in collaborating with parents and managing caregivers to create a safe and engaging learning environment.

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Early Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentProgram PlanningParent CollaborationChild Guidance Techniques

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Hard Skills

Activity PlanningDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticesClassroom ManagementSpecial Needs Program ImplementationPhysical Activity Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Industry Keywords

Background InvestigationCivilian Medical Clearance ExaminationU.S. CitizenshipSelective Service System RegistrationChild Guidance Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute early childhood education and development activities
Teach children using a variety of educational materials and programs
Collaborate with parents to promote understanding and follow-up actions benefiting children
Direct caregivers and volunteers to ensure activities are executed as planned
Incorporate observed needs of individual children and youth into program plans and activities
Implement activities and special events meeting children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
Incorporate parents’ special instructions, including dietary and physical needs
Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements
Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities
Model developmentally appropriate practices and classroom or activity-area management techniques
Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices
Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials
Inventory equipment and recommend replenishing damaged, missing, or depleted supplies
Establish an environment sustaining participant interest and positive interactions
Arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable
Interact with children using approved child guidance techniques
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, or Child Development Associate (CDA) and two years of experience
Ability to satisfactorily complete Tier 1 background investigation, including state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years
Physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
Must be able to read, write and speak in English
Ability to satisfactorily pass the Civilian Medical Clearance Examination at preplacement and every two years
Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements
U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the U.S.
Non-U.S. nationals authorized to work in the U.S. must have resided within the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt
Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
Pension Plan
401k Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities