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.