Older Toddler Teacher

Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an Older Toddler Teacher, where your enthusiasm and expertise will inspire young learners during a pivotal stage of their development. In this role, you will create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment tailored to children aged 24 to 36 months. Your passion for childhood development, combined with your skills in curriculum development and classroom management, will foster a love of learning and support each child's unique growth journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while working in a collaborative, supportive setting committed to early childhood education excellence.

Duties

• Develop and implement dynamic lesson plans that promote literacy, numeracy, physical activity, and social-emotional skills aligned with developmental milestones.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive behavior management.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities that support early intervention strategies and special education needs when applicable.
• Monitor and document each child's progress through observations, assessments, and standardized testing methods to tailor instruction effectively.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support child welfare and ensure consistent communication about developmental milestones and classroom activities.
• Manage daily classroom routines efficiently while maintaining high standards of childcare and preschool experience best practices.
• Incorporate Montessori principles or other educational philosophies into lesson planning to foster curiosity and self-directed learning.

Experience

• Prior classroom experience working with toddlers or preschool-aged children in early childhood education settings.
• Knowledge of childhood development theories, behavior management techniques, and classroom management strategies.
• Experience with curriculum development, literacy education, math instruction, and teaching physical education to young children.
• Familiarity with special education practices, early intervention programs, and working with children who have diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication skills for engaging effectively with children, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Experience utilizing standardized testing tools for early childhood assessment purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan lessons that incorporate daycare or private school standards while fostering a nurturing environment rooted in child welfare principles. Join us in shaping the future by empowering our youngest learners! Your dedication will help cultivate confident, curious children ready to explore the world around them through engaging activities rooted in early childhood education best practices.

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person