One year Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated One Year Lead Toddler Teacher to inspire and nurture our young learners during a pivotal stage of their early childhood development. In this role, you will lead a classroom of energetic toddlers, creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment that promotes growth, curiosity, and social-emotional skills. Your leadership will ensure that each child's individual needs are met with compassion and professionalism, fostering a love for learning from the very start. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while guiding a team of assistant teachers and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards, focusing on toddler development milestones.
• Lead daily classroom activities that promote cognitive, motor, language, and social skills through play-based learning.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to all safety protocols, including first aid procedures and sanitation practices.
• Observe and assess each child's progress, documenting developmental milestones and communicating updates to parents and team members.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques to foster respectful interactions and emotional regulation.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers or caregiver staff, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with families to support each child's unique needs, including those requiring special education or additional caregiving support.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with children in a childcare settings, specifically with toddlers or infants.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, early childhood education best practices, and behavior management techniques.
• Certification in first aid and CPR; additional training in special education or working with children with disabilities is highly desirable.
• Excellent classroom management skills coupled with the ability to foster a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members while maintaining professionalism.
• Experience in caregiving roles such as nannying or babysitting is beneficial but not required; a genuine passion for working with children is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt activities for children with diverse needs and backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future by providing young children with the foundational skills they need to thrive! We are committed to supporting our staff’s growth through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person