Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Lead Toddler Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire growth, curiosity, and confidence in our littlest learners. In this dynamic role, you will lead a classroom dedicated to toddlers, creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment that fosters exploration and learning. Your expertise will guide both children and fellow staff members, ensuring every child receives personalized attention and care while adhering to best practices in early childhood education. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the formative years of a child's life.
Duties
- Lead daily classroom activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development tailored specifically for toddlers.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that align with early childhood education standards and individual child needs.
- Foster a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and positive behavior management.
- Monitor and document each child's progress, communicating regularly with parents and guardians about developmental milestones.
- Collaborate with co-teachers to ensure high-quality care and educational consistency.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular safety drills, first aid procedures, and emergency responses as needed to ensure the well-being of all children.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan special activities that support inclusive learning experiences for children with diverse needs or disabilities.
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to childhood development, classroom management, special education strategies, and caregiving best practices.
Skills
- Proven experience working with children in educational settings, especially with toddlers.
- Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education methodologies.
- Certification in first aid and CPR; experience with emergency response procedures.
- Familiarity with special education practices and working with children with disabilities or developmental delays.
- Excellent classroom management skills to foster positive behavior and create an inclusive environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues, and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in caregiving roles that demonstrate patience, attentiveness, and nurturing qualities.
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques tailored for young children to promote cooperation and emotional regulation.
- Competence in maintaining detailed records of child progress, incident reports, and safety logs. Join us as a Lead Toddler Teacher to ignite a love of learning from the very beginning! Your dedication will shape bright futures while you grow professionally within a supportive community committed to excellence in early childhood education.
Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
