Toddler Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

First Friends Child Care Center is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher for our 1-2 year old classroom! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
• Maintain the health and safety of all students

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• CDA credential or higher, can be working on it or wiling to obtain certification
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lift 30-40 pound
• Must be able to get down and up off the floor with the children multiple times a day

First Friends is a well-reputed, non-profit early childhood program that primarily services federal employee families in Salt Lake City. Because we believe that investing in our staff is the same as investing in the children under our care, we offer competitive wages and full benefits to both full and part time employees and work one-on-one with staff to ensure they feel supported in the classroom.

Company Description

First Friends is a well-reputed, non-profit early childhood program that primarily services federal employee families in Salt Lake City. Because we believe that investing in our staff is the same as investing in the children under our care, we offer competitive wages and full benefits to both full and part time employees and work one-on-one with staff to ensure they feel supported in the classroom.