Lead Toddler Teacher

Summary

Are you a patient, passionate, and nurturing professional with a deep understanding of early childhood development? A Step Forward Early Learning Academy is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to create a loving, safe, and stimulating environment for our toddlers. If you are passionate about early education and want to join a place where your skills are celebrated and your impact is profound, we would love to connect with you!

Duties

Instruction & Classroom Culture

• Curriculum Execution: Implement daily lesson plans with fidelity, collaborating with a co-teacher to ensure a consistent, high-quality learning experience.
• Positive Guidance: Foster a safe, inclusive environment using proactive classroom management and "positive-first" behavioral strategies.

Child Care & Safety

• Health & Hygiene: Oversee personal care routines, including handwashing, toileting/diapering, and maintaining a sanitized, secure classroom environment.
• Student Supervision: Ensure the constant safety and well-being of all children in strict accordance with state regulations and center policies.

Communication & Documentation

• Parent Partnership: Provide daily updates on child milestones, meals, and rest; lead formal progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.
• Detailed Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate, real-time attendance and digital reports to ensure licensing compliance.

Professionalism & Compliance

• Regulatory Excellence: Maintain up-to-date certifications (CPR/First Aid, SIDS) and clear background checks.
• Confidentiality: Handle all sensitive student, family, and personnel information with the utmost discretion.

Continuous Improvement

• Professional Growth: Participate in staff meetings and in-service training to stay current on early childhood best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of licensed child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Dependable transportation
• Positive attitude and demeanor

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About Us

Our Dedication to Early Education

Our program is built with the clear intention of offering far more than basic care. We are committed to an educational model that ensures genuine learning.

We consider ourselves to be education professionals who firmly believe every child deserves a high-quality start. Our work is so important because 90% of a child's brain development happens in their first five years.

We believe children learn best by playing and being guided by great teachers. Our teachers don't just happen upon lessons; their activities are thoughtful, backed by research, and tailored to meet what your child needs. 

Our goal is to make learning so exciting that your child is always eager to explore the world.