Lead Toddler Teacher

Summary

Little Star School is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher for our Winthrop Campus.

As a Lead Toddler Teacher, you will be the leader of your team, planning curriculum, preparing activities, setting the classroom and communicating with families. You will lead your classroom of up to 11 students with your co-lead or assistant teacher. Typical days start with classroom work, circle time, snack and then outside time. Afternoons flow into lunch, nap and activities or more outside time. You build relationships with families, tracking student development and initiating conferences twice yearly. As part of the Toddler teaching team, you attend level meetings, staff meetings, and annual in-service days, as well as participating in school-wide events and celebrations.

Across our Twisp and Winthrop Campuses, Little Star serves over 125 children ages 0-6, and has been in operation for over 42 years. We are a Montessori-inspired school, utilizing Positive Discipline to guide our students.

Duties

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, Montessori-inspired curriculum including classroom materials that are rotated frequently
• Prepare regular activities including: a daily circle time, music and art, practical life activities, sensorial work and cooking projects and outdoor play.  
• Oversee the daily flow of the classroom, including following a daily routine; checking in with parents at beginning/end of day; daily setup and clean up
• Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by using the Positive Discipline approach to conflict resolution.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment; practices hand washing and safe food handling procedures, and assure the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment including providing a daily rest time, supporting toileting needs, and preparing a daily afternoon snack.
• Facilitate off-campus walking field trips to nearby natural areas while exercising the highest level of oversight and risk management.
• Model and ensure a respectful and open line of communication with families, including answering emails daily, participating in conferences, and writing a monthly newsletter.
• Comply with all continuing education requirements including annual training hours required through Washington State for licensed childcare providers.  

Requirements

• 3 years experience working in a setting with toddler-aged children, preferably in a child-centered environment. 
• Can lift 30+ lbs
• Basic computer literacy (ability to check and send emails, word processing)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, parents and other staff members.
• Nurturing, calm, kind and respectful, with an open attitude towards all children and families. 
• Is creative, flexible, loving and patient.
• Ability to fulfill all Washington State's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) requirements (TB test, MMR vaccination & pass a portable background check.)
• Food Handler’s certificate, Pediatric First Aid/CPR, HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate, and Safe Sleep certificate (upon hire)

Nice To Haves

Montessori Certification or Bachelors or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field 

Benefits

• Wages: $21-$24 an hour DOE starting wage, with annual wage increases
• Healthcare: $750 annual health stipend
• Time off: Accrued PTO and one week of paid vacation after 6 months of hire
• Retirement: 4% retirement matching program
• Enrollment Discount: 50% discount on your child’s enrollment
• Career development: Regular training and professional develope

About Us

At Little Star, we spark children's curiosity, compassion, and sense of community through joyful learning and discovery. We are a Montessori-inspired school that provides outstanding early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.