Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

New Center opening- November 2026!

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. 

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Other duties as required which are reasonably withing scope of the activities enumerated above.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of professional childcare experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• A strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Pass a criminal background check

Benefits

• Sick and vacation time
• Health Benefits
• Paid holidays
• Pension
• 403b match
• Life insurance