Toddler Lead Teacher

Benefits:

Childcare Discount

Paid time off

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Job Summary As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum for children in your classroom while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee and coordinate the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance while practicing and modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom. Day-to-day activities will include maintaining classroom records and developmental checklists, ensuring assessments and ASQs are completed on time, supervising and directing activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom, and keeping the classroom and play areas clean, organized, and safe. You will also communicate with parents daily regarding their child’s progress and keep the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Understands and complies with all Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards

General

Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities

Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.

Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.

Has knowledge of state standards and the ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.

Provides daily communication to parents via the parent app.

Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Interaction with Parents, Staff, and Director

Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.

Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided

Health and Safety

Understands and implements all Critical procedures and infant care procedures.

Implements appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency

Administers CPR/First aid if needed

Properly maintains educational materials and equipment

Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by childcare licensing

Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.

Qualifications

Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.

Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.

The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Company Overview Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Company Purpose/Mission To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.

Company Values

Put the child's needs first

Serve our families

Serve the community

Foster strong partnerships

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.