Lead Toddler Teacher

Summary

• Designing and implementing curricula that cater to the basic and educational needs of toddlers.
• Training, supervising, and mentoring teachers to ensure that they perform well.
• Adhering to appropriate legal and educational guidelines to maintain toddlers' well-being.
• Conducting child assessments to gauge students' progress.
• Documenting and reporting on students' process.
• Establishing relationships with each family to ensure that their toddler's needs are met.
• Leading staff and parent meetings.
• Organizing and engaging in occasional team-building activities.

Duties

• Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, computer, and physical activities.
• Teaches children appropriate toddler curriculum including but not limited to the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, hand washing and potty training.
• Develops and maintains a positive and confidential relationship with the parents of every child, including thorough communication about the program and each child’s progress
• Changes toddler’s diapers or clothes as needed, adhering to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring the cleanliness of work areas and proper disposal of diapers.
• Prepare and execute nap time routine to include creating a relaxing environment for the toddlers.
• Maintains written documentation of each child's daily activities to include but not limited to diapering, feeding and sleeping habits, and forwards reports to parents/guardians.

Requirements

Lead Toddler Teacher Requirements:

• CDA OR equivalent experience
• Valid state license or equivalent.
• Proven experience planning and developing curricula for toddlers.
• Prior experience teaching toddlers.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Able to attend meetings during evenings, as needed.
• A keen interest in early childhood education.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Mental Health Day each Month