Lead Toddler Teacher Job Description

Lead Toddler Teacher Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance to instructional staff to help resolve issues with students when necessary;
  • Closely follow licensing regulations related to child care;
  • Assess children’s needs and development;
  • Work closely with families to encourage mutual cooperation;
  • Ensure the safety of all children in our program;
  • Create a developmentally appropriate program for our students;
  • Develop weekly lesson plans, activities and class set-ups;
  • Teacher maintains a safe, healthy and educational environment for the class;
  • Teacher communicates regularly with parents, in person and through the use of technology, meeting (or exceeding) parent expectations.

Requirements:

  • Experience: 1-2 years of related experience;
  • CDA or Higher;
  • Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field;
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8;
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field;
  • A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential;
  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8;
  • Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program;
  • the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;
  • the ability to interact closely with children at their level;
  • the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
  • the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;
  • the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and;
  • the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare;
  • the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times.