Mean and loud teacher of two year old children and she works down the hall from me. What should I do?

-There is a woman who works down the hall from me in a large Baptist day care center and elementary school. She scares her ten little students with loud commands, steely stares, and lots of humiliation. She's got them trained to sit very quietly in the cafeteria while they eat their meals. The kids never smile, they're "wide-eyed", and they seem to be terrified of her. While the kids eat quietly, she stays at another table and she texts on her Apple I phone constantly. Should I say anything to the director? I'm wondering if "tattle-tales" and "know-it-alls" always lose in these types of situations. Will the director perceive me as a "trouble-maker". Should I just ignore all this and just do my job? I work with the preschoolers and I could just do my job to the best of my ability and leave the other day care teachers alone. What do you think?First of all, most teachers are not like this, whether they work in public or private schools or preschools. You have a moral and professional obligation to speak with your supervisor. Do you know any parents of the children in that class? It might be necessary to speak with them. As a professional you must put the needs of the children first. Keep detailed notes and write down what you hear her say and whatever you see. Is the school attached to a church? Maybe you need to speak to the pastor.
Honestly I was in a private school for a couple years and for all my teachers this was the normal...BUT i would report it to the principal and see where that gets you.
Well, I find this in many day care centers and private schools. And what is done? VERY LITTLE. If parents knew the crap their kids had to deal with at 'preschool' parents would stay home till their were old enough to communicate the belittling from their teacher. Again, you could anonymously contact child day care licensing and have a surprise inspection. Anyone can call, and you don't have to give a name. This lady is abusive, and the school could care less.
If you are hearing her and are aware of her unprofessional behavior, so are others, probably including the director. It's not your job to correct her behavior, even though you know she is in the wrong. Model the appropriate and professional behaviors yourself at all times. If you are in the cafeteria at the same time as her class, make an effort to interact with her class a little. Smile at the children, offer to help with opening packages, make a little light conversation, learn their names and make sure they know yours. You may have them next year and you will be building a positive foundation with them. She may pick up on your more professional attitude, also. On the other hand, she may complain either to you or to the director about how you are "interfering" with her class. What a great opportunity for you to express your thoughts without having to open a complaint! You can then explain that you feel that lunch time is a great opportunity for conversation and social interaction, and you were just trying to help since the teacher seems quite busy at that time. Point made, and done in a pleasant, professional manner without complaining. As far as her classroom behaviors go, stay out of it until someone asks for your thoughts. If your parents complain about what they see and hear, tell them you understand what they are saying and encourage them to share their thoughts with the director. Be patient. If they haven't said anything to you yet, they will. Someone will notice and comment.