Lead Teacher 1's/2's

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Join our team as an early childhood educator and play a pivotal role in fostering the growth and development of our toddlers. At Robin's Place, a family-owned and operated childcare facility, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized care that provides peace of mind to our families. With a commitment to inclusivity, we welcome children of all abilities and strive to meet each family's unique needs. If you're passionate about teaching and making a positive impact, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

• Engage children in a variety of activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and learning, both through play and structured educational programs.
• Provide individualized attention to each child's needs, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that promote cognitive development, including color, shape, number, and letter recognition, as well as personal hygiene and social skills.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, teaching children essential rules and procedures.
• Share engaging stories and read books to small groups or the entire class.
• Design and lead activities that promote physical, mental, social, and emotional development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Evaluate children's progress, behavior, and development, identifying areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with supervisors, parents, and child development specialists to address any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress, address concerns, and provide suggestions for promoting learning and development.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for activities, ensuring a stimulating and engaging environment.
• Teach children essential life skills, including proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Provide nutritious meals and snacks, following established nutritional guidelines.
• Welcome children to the school environment, helping them settle in and feel comfortable.
• Modify teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs and interests of your students.
• Model activities for children, demonstrating the value of exploration and learning.
• Organize and arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, adhering to relevant laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration, highlighting their progress and achievements.
• Plan and implement a balanced program of instruction, work time, and demonstration, providing students with opportunities to learn, ask questions, and explore.
• Display students' work in a manner that is engaging and suitable for their age and developmental level.
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and schedule lessons, promoting a cohesive and engaging learning environment.
• Supervise and support teacher assistants and volunteers, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, staying informed about school policies and initiatives.
• Administer assessments to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential, informing your teaching practices and strategies.

• Fingerprint clearance card (Arizona requirement)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with toddlers (1–2 years old)
• Knowledge of child development and positive guidance techniques
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Minimum 18 years of age

• A caring, positive attitude
• Team player
• Reliable
• Must actually like children
• A growth mindset
• Problem solver
• Strong work ethic
• A decent singing voice (hahaha)
• Creativity
• Head on a swivel

• Flexible hours
• Supportive culture
• Opportunity for advancement
• Opportunity for Higher Education Degree-Paid
• Employee childcare scholarship
• Saturday Hours available

Robin's Place Childcare is a newly assessed Quality First 4-Star center. We are not a Private Equity childcare or franchise! We are a family owned and operated childcare provider, which means each family receives individualized and personalized attention from the very start. We go above and beyond to try and meet the unique needs of the families we serve. We offer an infant room, pre-primary room, primary room, pre-k and school-aged program. We welcome all families including those with special needs children and DES families.