Job Overview:
We are looking for a caring, energetic, and dedicated toddler teacher to join our team. As a Toddler Teacher, you will be responsible for guiding and nurturing toddlers through their early developmental milestones in a warm and supportive environment. Your role will focus on promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth while fostering a love for learning through play, exploration, and structured activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a Positive Learning Environment: Design and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom where toddlers can explore, learn, and grow.
- Plan Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Develop and implement activities that are engaging, educational, and fun, focusing on developing language, motor skills, socialization, and early problem-solving.
- Encourage Social and Emotional Development: Support toddlers in developing positive social behaviors, helping them learn to share, communicate, and manage emotions.
- Observe and Track Development: Regularly observe and document each child’s progress, noting developmental milestones and any challenges, and share this information with parents.
- Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment, ensuring that all safety protocols and hygiene standards are followed at all times.
- Foster Positive Relationships: Build strong, trusting relationships with toddlers and their families, offering open communication about the child’s day, development, and any concerns.
- Collaborate with Team: Work closely with other teachers, staff, and the leadership team to create a cohesive and supportive classroom environment.
- Parent Communication: Provide regular updates to parents about their child's progress, behavior, and activities, and work together to address any specific needs or concerns.
- Professional Development: Stay updated with best practices in early childhood education and participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree or certification in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with toddlers or young children in a childcare or educational setting is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development, including language, social, emotional, and physical growth.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Creative, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Ability to maintain a positive, caring, and respectful attitude in a classroom environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry children (up to 50 pounds) and engage in physical activities such as bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and standing for extended periods.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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