Early Childhood Toddler Teacher

Summary

A Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for toddlers, typically aged 1 to 3 years old.

Toddler teachers play a critical role in fostering early childhood development by facilitating social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. They create engaging

and age-appropriate activities while ensuring the well-being of each child under their care.

Duties

Curriculum Development:

• Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote toddler development, including language, motor skills, and social interactions.

• Foster a play-based learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery.

Classroom Management:

• Maintain a safe, organized, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning.

• Manage toddler behavior and encourage positive social interactions, including conflict resolution and sharing.

Individualized Care:

• Attend to the specific needs of each toddler, including diapering, feeding, and naptime routines.

• Provide one-on-one attention and support to children with special requirements or developmental challenges.

Parent Communication:

• Establish open and regular communication with parents or guardians to share updates on children's progress, daily activities, and developmental milestones.

• Conduct parent- teacher conferences to discuss goals, achievements, and areas for improvements.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure the health and safety of all toddlers by following hygiene guidelines, maintaining cleanliness, and responding to medical needs as necessary.

• Implement emergency procedures and drills to prepare for unexpected situations.

Creative Activities:

• Organize and lead creative and sensory activities that stimulate imagination and self- expression, such as arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other teachers and support staff to plan and coordinate school-wide events, activities, and professional development.

Continuous Professional Development:

• Stay updated on best practices and educational trends in toddler care and early childhood education through training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).

• CPR and First Aid certification (often required).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with toddlers.

• Ability to adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles.

• Knowledge of toddler development milestones and early childhood education techniques.

• Background check and fingerprinting ( often required).

• Immunization records and health screenings (often required).

• Teaching experience in a toddler or early childhood setting ( preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.

• Childhood Development Associate

Benefits

• Select Paid holidays, and accrued time off

• TECTA or Child Development Associate with opportunities of furthering education.