Toddler Educator

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Associate Teacher!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Associate Teacher to join our dynamic team! Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on the lives of children?

Responsibilities:

• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, while observing and assessing their progress.
• Collaborate with other educators and staff to create a cohesive educational experience and maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children, and foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers about their child's experiences and development, and participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities, and develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate play-based curriculum and activities.
• Stay current with best practices in early childhood education, attend professional development opportunities, and obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Observe and document children’s progress, and communicate effectively with parents and guardians.
• Help children learn and grow through engaging, age-appropriate activities, and support children’s learning and development.
• Foster a love of learning in children, and provide a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and assist with classroom setup and organization.

Qualifications:

• Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Previous experience working with young children in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and play-based learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with children.
• Experience working with young children.
• Strong CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).

• A degree or certification in Early Childhood Education or a related field can be an asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary..
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid time off and holidays. All major holidays and a week paid during Christmas.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education in the field.
• Staff incentives.

• Salary is based on experience and education.**