Infant / Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us as an Infant/Toddler Teacher. You’ll bring a caring attitude, creative nature, and excellent communications and collaboration skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. 

• ensures the daily health, safety, and emotional well-being of all children.
• implement all policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures.
• plans and leads engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that promote curiosity and exploration.
• supervises and supports children during all classroom and outdoor activities, including meals and transitions. must conduct name to face process at each transition
• maintains a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment.
• completes required documentation such as attendance, daily reports, and incident forms.
• communicates regularly with families and conducts parent-teacher conferences.
• collaborates with and directs classroom support staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• attend staff meetings, school events, and professional development as required.
• ensure classroom materials and equipment are properly used and maintained.
• assists with staffing coverage when needed to support classroom and academy operations.
• performs other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the academy.
• must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. consistently throughout the workday.

qualifications

• associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood field is preferred
• must meet all requirements stipulated by the maryland state to qualify as a lead teacher for infant and toddler 
• classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is must
• highly professional and dependable