Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire growth and curiosity in our littlest learners. In this dynamic role, you will lead engaging classroom activities, develop tailored curricula, and foster a safe, stimulating environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development. Your expertise in early childhood education will empower children to explore confidently and thrive during their formative years. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while advancing your teaching career.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans focused on infant and toddler milestones, including literacy education, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive behavior management.
• Use curriculum development strategies to tailor activities that meet individual needs, including those requiring special education or early intervention support.
• Foster strong communication with families through regular updates on child progress and classroom events.
• Maintain accurate documentation of children's developmental progress and classroom activities in compliance with licensing standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent classroom management and uphold high standards of child welfare and safety.

Skills

• Experience working with children in daycare, preschool, or private school settings, especially with infants and toddlers is preferred.
• Deep understanding of childhood development stages and best practices in early childhood education.
• Proven ability to develop engaging curricula that include literacy education, math concepts, physical education, and social skills.
• Strong classroom management skills to create a positive learning environment conducive to young children's growth.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques tailored to infants and toddlers requiring additional support or special education services.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with families and team members.
• Experience in lesson planning, tutoring, or teaching physical education within early childhood programs is preferred.

Pay: $11.15 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person