Young Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

Once Upon a Childcare is looking for an experienced Young Toddler Teacher to join our team! We work every day to create a supportive, family environment where your contributions are valued and you matter to us as a person, not just an employee.

Responsibilities:

• Create a weekly lesson plan suitable for children in your care
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children in developing their artistic and practical skills through a carefully constructed curriculum (e.g., identifying shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc.).
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Communicate regularly with parents to understand the children's backgrounds and psyches.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean, tidy classroom in accordance with health and safety standards.

We're open Monday-Friday from 7:00 to 5:30 - no late nights or weekends.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility is a plus!
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• Certification in child CPR or willingness to obtain