Job Overview
Join a vibrant and growing childcare team as a Toddler Teacher dedicated to nurturing the early development of young children. In this role, you will create a safe, engaging, and educational environment tailored to toddlers’ unique needs. Your enthusiasm and expertise will inspire curiosity, foster social-emotional growth, and support foundational skills in literacy, math, physical activity, and more. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while working in a collaborative and supportive setting.
Duties
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote early childhood development, including literacy education, math concepts, physical education, and social skills.
- Create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive behavior management.
- Engage children in hands-on activities that support their cognitive, emotional, and physical growth, utilizing best practices in toddler care and childhood development instruction.
- Communicate regularly with parents to share progress updates, discuss developmental milestones, and address any concerns related to child welfare or behavior management.
- Maintain detailed documentation of each child's progress through assessments aligned with standardized testing standards for early learners.
- Ensure classroom safety by adhering to health protocols such as first aid and CPR certification requirements and following mandated reporting laws for child welfare concerns.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons that incorporate early intervention strategies and support children with special education needs when applicable.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working with young children in a childcare or preschool setting; classroom experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of child development principles, childhood education best practices, and behavior management techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to develop engaging curriculum content across subjects including literacy education, math, physical education, and social-emotional learning.
- Excellent communication skills for effective parent communication and teamwork within the childcare environment.
- Certification in first aid and CPR required; ongoing training in childhood development or special education is a plus.
- Familiarity with mandated reporting laws related to child welfare is essential.
- Ability to manage classroom dynamics efficiently while fostering an inclusive atmosphere that supports all learners’ needs.
Embark on a rewarding career where your passion for early childhood education makes a lasting difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a positive work environment dedicated to excellence in childcare.
Pay: $24,000.00 - $31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
