Toddler Teacher

Toddler Teacher

Benefits: Bonus based on performance, competitive salary, employee discounts, flexible schedule, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, training & development.

Job Requirements: No childcare experience necessary. We will train on-site. Must love working with children.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; early childhood education coursework/CDA preferred. Must meet all state childcare licensing requirements. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain. Must pass required background checks and complete all required childcare training. Previous experience working with toddlers preferred. Must be dependable, punctual, patient, nurturing, and professional.

Essential Responsibilities: Provide a safe, loving, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers. Actively supervise children at all times, including during classroom activities, meals, diapering, naps, playground time, and transitions. Follow the school's curriculum and prepare age-appropriate learning activities. Engage with children throughout the day through play, conversation, reading, music, sensory activities, and hands-on learning. Maintain consistent classroom routines and appropriate expectations for toddler behavior. Use positive guidance and redirection; yelling, threatening, shaming, or inappropriate discipline is never acceptable. Change diapers and assist with toilet training according to school and licensing procedures. Follow proper handwashing, sanitation, food-safety, and diapering procedures. Maintain a clean, organized classroom and sanitize toys, tables, changing areas, and classroom materials as required. Accurately document meals, snacks, diaper changes, naps, activities, incidents, and other required information. Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents about their child's day, development, and needs. Immediately report injuries, unusual behaviors, safety concerns, or suspected illness according to school procedures. Work cooperatively with co-teachers, administrators, floaters, and other staff. Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees. Participate in staff meetings, training, school events, classroom celebrations, and other required activities. Follow all school policies, licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and administrative directions. Be willing to assist in other classrooms or areas of the school when needed.

Physical Requirements: Able to frequently sit and work at a child's level. Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and move quickly when necessary. Able to lift and carry children as required by the position. Able to safely supervise children indoors and outdoors for extended periods.

Professional Expectations: A toddler teacher must understand that caring for toddlers requires constant engagement and supervision. Personal phone use, sleeping, excessive sitting without interacting with children, ignoring children, or leaving children inadequately supervised is unacceptable. The teacher is expected to arrive on time, maintain regular attendance, accept feedback professionally, work as part of the school team, and consistently demonstrate patience and appropriate behavior around children, families, and coworkers.

This Is Your Moment: The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.