Infant Toddler Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

MAG Childcare and Learning Center

Job Description

Lead Toddler Teacher (Ages 2.5–4 Years)

Position Title: Lead Toddler Teacher

Reports To: Director/Administrator

Position Summary

MAG Childcare and Learning Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate, dependable, and professional Lead Toddler Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education. The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, loving, educational, and nurturing classroom where every child feels welcomed, valued, respected, and included.

The ideal candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish), have excellent classroom management skills, enjoy working with toddlers, and understand that cleanliness, organization, and teamwork are essential parts of the position.

Essential Qualifications

Required

✔ Experience working with children ages 21⁄2–4 years

✔ Ability to create and implement weekly lesson plans

✔ Fluent in both English and Spanish (Required)

✔ Excellent communication skills

✔ CPR/First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain)

✔ Reliable transportation

✔ Professional appearance and attitude

✔ Must pass all required background checks

Core Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction

• Develop engaging weekly lesson plans aligned with state licensing standards.
• Teach age-appropriate academic concepts.
• Introduce Spanish daily through songs, conversation, books, games, and classroom activities.
• Encourage language development.
• Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
• Promote independence while providing guidance.

Child Care Responsibilities

Changing diapers and assisting with toileting is REQUIRED.

This position requires staff to:

• Change diapers promptly and hygienically.
• Assist with potty training.
• Maintain proper sanitation procedures.
• Wash hands according to licensing standards.
• Document diaper changes when required.
• Monitor children's health and comfort throughout the day.

Classroom Environment

Maintain a classroom that is:

• Safe
• Organized
• Clean
• Inviting
• Educational
• Stimulating

Decorate according to current learning themes.

Rotate classroom materials regularly.

Maintain learning centers.

Ensure toys and materials are sanitized daily.

Cleaning Responsibilities (REQUIRED)

Cleaning is a required part of every teacher's job.

Lead Teachers are expected to:

• Sanitize toys throughout the day.
• Clean tables before and after meals.
• Sweep floors.
• Mop floors daily.
• Disinfect bathrooms.
• Sanitize diaper changing stations after every use.
• Clean sinks and countertops.
• Empty trash.
• Organize shelves.
• Wash classroom equipment as needed.
• Keep classroom free of clutter.
• Help maintain the overall cleanliness of the center.

Cleaning is NOT optional. Every employee shares responsibility for maintaining a healthy learning environment.

Family Communication

• Communicate professionally with parents.
• Provide daily updates.
• Discuss developmental milestones.
• Report concerns immediately.
• Build trusting relationships with families.

Classroom Management

Create a classroom built on:

• Respect
• Kindness
• Patience
• Encouragement
• Positive reinforcement

Use positive guidance techniques.

Never use yelling, humiliation, or harsh discipline.

Inclusion

Every child deserves to feel loved, accepted, and successful.

The Lead Teacher must:

• Welcome every child with enthusiasm.
• Ensure no child feels left out.
• Encourage friendships.
• Celebrate diversity.
• Meet children where they are developmentally.
• Support children with varying learning styles.
• Create an environment where every child belongs.

Personal Characteristics

The ideal Lead Teacher is:

❤️ Loving

❤️ Compassionate

❤️ Patient

❤️ Kind

❤️ Dependable

❤️ Positive

❤️ Organized

❤️ Professional

❤️ Creative

❤️ Energetic

❤️ Flexible

❤️ Team-oriented

❤️ Honest

❤️ Respectful

Performance Expectations

The Lead Teacher will:

• Arrive on time every day.
• Maintain professionalism.
• Follow all licensing regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers.
• Accept constructive feedback.
• Continue professional development.
• Represent MAG Childcare positively at all times.

Lead Toddler Teacher Daily Checklist

Teacher Name: _______________________

Date: _______________________________

Morning Responsibilities

☐ Arrive on time

☐ Clock in

☐ Classroom prepared before children arrive

☐ Lights on

☐ Learning centers organized

☐ Daily lesson materials prepared

☐ Classroom clean and welcoming

☐ Daily attendance completed

☐ Greet every child warmly by name

☐ Make every child feel welcomed

Classroom Instruction

☐ Conduct Circle Time

☐ Read books

☐ Teach daily lesson

☐ Spanish lesson incorporated

☐ Art activity completed

☐ Music and movement

☐ Fine motor activity

☐ Gross motor activity

☐ Outdoor play (weather permitting)

☐ Encourage positive social interactions

Child Care

☐ Diapers changed promptly

☐ Potty training assistance provided

☐ Hands washed properly

☐ Meals supervised

☐ Snacks served

☐ Water offered throughout the day

☐ Children supervised at all times

☐ Comfort children when upset

Inclusion & Social Development

☐ Every child greeted positively

☐ Every child included in activities

☐ Encouraged kindness

☐ Encouraged sharing

☐ Encouraged communication

☐ No child left out

☐ Celebrated each child's successes

Classroom Cleaning

☐ Toys sanitized

☐ Tables sanitized

☐ Chairs cleaned

☐ Floors swept

☐ Floors mopped

☐ Bathroom cleaned

☐ Diaper station disinfected

☐ Trash emptied

☐ Shelves organized

☐ Classroom free of clutter

☐ Sink cleaned

☐ Countertops sanitized

☐ Learning materials organized

Documentation

☐ Daily reports completed

☐ Incidents documented

☐ Parent communication completed

☐ Lesson plan followed

☐ Supplies restocked

End of Day

☐ Classroom sanitized

☐ Floors clean

☐ Toys put away

☐ Children's belongings organized

☐ Lights off

☐ Classroom secured

☐ Clocked out

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Education

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field is REQUIRED.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children ages 21⁄2–4 years in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Previous experience as a Lead Teacher is preferred.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• ✔ Fluent in both English and Spanish (Required)
• ✔ Must be able to develop and implement engaging weekly lesson plans.
• ✔ Must have strong classroom management skills.
• ✔ Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ✔ Must be organized, dependable, and punctual.
• ✔ Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• ✔ Must successfully pass all state background checks and licensing requirements.
• ✔ CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens Certification (or willingness to obtain before employment).

Non-Negotiable Job Expectations

The following are mandatory requirements for employment as a Lead Toddler Teacher at MAG Childcare and Learning Center:

• Changing diapers and assisting with potty training is REQUIRED.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the classroom daily is REQUIRED.
• Speaking Spanish with children throughout the day is REQUIRED.
• Creating and following weekly lesson plans is REQUIRED.
• Treating every child with compassion, patience, kindness, and respect is REQUIRED.
• Ensuring every child feels welcomed, loved, included, safe, and valued is REQUIRED.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment is REQUIRED.
• Working as a positive and supportive member of the MAG team is REQUIRED.
• Professional communication with parents, coworkers, and management is REQUIRED.

At MAG Childcare and Learning Center, we believe every child deserves to feel loved, respected, safe, and celebrated every single day. Our Lead Teachers set the standard by leading with kindness, professionalism, patience, and a genuine passion for helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We hire educators—not babysitters—who are committed to excellence in early childhood education.

Why Work at MAG Childcare and Learning Center?

At MAG Childcare and Learning Center , we don't just hire employees—we build a team of passionate educators who believe that every child deserves to be loved, inspired, challenged, and celebrated every day.

When you join the MAG family, you become part of a culture built on excellence, compassion, respect, teamwork, and integrity . We believe our teachers are the heart of our center, and we are committed to creating an environment where both children and educators can thrive.

We are looking for professionals who see teaching as a calling, not simply a job. Our teachers have the opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development by fostering confidence, curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

At MAG, you can expect:

• A supportive leadership team that values your ideas and professional growth.
• A positive, family-oriented work environment built on respect and teamwork.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement.
• A clean, organized, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• The opportunity to use your creativity while developing meaningful lesson plans and enriching classroom experiences.
• The chance to teach in both English and Spanish, helping children develop valuable bilingual language skills.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families every day.

Our Expectations

We maintain high standards because our children deserve the very best. We seek educators who are:

• Passionate about early childhood education.
• Loving, patient, compassionate, and nurturing.
• Professional, dependable, and accountable.
• Team players who support one another.
• Committed to maintaining a clean, healthy, and organized classroom.
• Dedicated to ensuring every child feels safe, welcomed, included, respected, and valued.

At MAG, every interaction matters. Whether you are comforting a child, teaching a new concept, changing a diaper, cleaning the classroom, or communicating with families, you are helping shape the future of a child.

If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to excellence, and believe every child deserves a strong educational foundation built on love and respect, we invite you to grow your career with MAG Childcare and Learning Center.

Together, we are nurturing young minds, building confident learners, and creating brighter futures—one child at a time.