Toddler Teacher

Summary

As a Toddler Teacher you will:

• initiate and implement a planned group of activities geared to the developmental needs of a large group of children and to channel productively the energies and interest of these children.
• aware of and attentive to the needs of the individual children
• assist in the training and direction of the efforts of Assistant Teacher(s)
• develop and actively maintain positive communications with parents, and
• maintain a clean, organized, healthy, and safe classroom environment.

Duties

• Help build a supportive team and function within the team
• Plan (according to CCDC philosophy), implement, and direct varied and developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enable children to develop and grow in their individual interest and abilities.
• Assist in the development of short - and long range- objectives/goals for overall improvement in class programs
• Be knowledgeable in basic principles of child development. Read and attend workshops, etc., in order to keep up to date with changing ideas, new activities, etc.
• Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities

Requirements

• A Child Development Associate Degree or
• An Associates Degree or
• A Bachelor's Degree from a college or university plus
• Copies of educational transcripts on or before hire date and
• Three written letters of reference and
• Written verification of a satisfactory medical exam and either a Tuberculin test or a chest x-ray
• At least 1 year of Early Childhood Teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Personal Qualities That Contribute to Success

In addition to educational background and work experiences, the development of the following personal characteristics is deemed essential to a positive and productive teaching experience at CCDC.

      Patient

      Supportive

      Respectful

      Trustworthy

      Showing interest in others

      Good listener

      Knowledgeable

      perceptive

      Attentive

      Retentive

      Caring

      Credible

      Self-motivated

      Enthusiastic

      Strong desire to continually learn

      Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

*Generous Group Medical/Dental/Vision package

*Short-Term Disability

*Individual Life Insurance

*Paid vacation days

*10 Sick Days a year

*3 Personal Days

*13 Paid Holidays after 90-day probationary period

*Longevity pay yearly after 3 years of employment

*Bonuses