Early Childhood Educator

Summary

Where curiosity, care, and connection come together.

C.A.R.E. Academy is seeking a warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Toddler Teacher to support children during one of the most important stages of development. If you enjoy active days, meaningful connections, and helping young children grow socially, emotionally, and academically, this role is for you.

Duties

What You’ll Do Every Day

• Build positive, trusting relationships with toddlers and their families
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Supervise and monitor children to ensure safety at all times
• Support daily routines including hygiene, diapering, and potty learning
• Share daily updates and communication with families using Playground
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons using Teaching Strategies
• Use positive reinforcement and guidance strategies
• Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental milestones
• Encourage healthy eating habits and positive mealtime routines
• Keep classroom materials clean, organized, and sanitized
• Maintain required training hours (DSS, ABC, CACFP, First Steps)
• Follow all center policies and state regulations
• Organize learning centers and classroom spaces
• Support the team with additional duties as needed

Skills You’ll Bring (or Grow With Us)

• Preparing weekly or monthly lesson plans for toddlers
• Planning daily physical activity and movement experiences
• Communicating clearly with parents about development and progress
• Participating in parent-teacher conferences twice a year
• Completing ASQ assessments twice a year
• Demonstrating empathy, patience, and respect for diversity
• Using problem-solving skills in daily classroom situations
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Why You’ll Love Working at C.A.R.E. Academy

• A supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued education
• Creative freedom in lesson planning and classroom setup
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference every day
• Strong relationships with families and children

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Early Childhood Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Willingness to complete ongoing training hours
• Consistent weekly schedule
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• Associates Degree or desire to obtain one

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak and teach Spanish

Benefits

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Paid Holidays

About Us

Our organization prides itself on excellence, our mission is to care, assist, reach and educate all children using the most creative and effective means of teaching. Children are our business and we love what we do! When you consider a career at C.A.R.E. Academy, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing their students to become lifelong learners. In a Teacher, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all their classrooms.