Toddler Teacher Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Toddler Teacher to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order;
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills;
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups;
- Provide a nurturing learning environment;
- Must get Boise City Child Care Worker License and Pediatric CPR and First Aid;
- Must register with Idaho Stars within 15 days of hire and complete all required trainings;
- Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers;
- Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them;
- Prefer Early Education or Elementary Education background, but not required;
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities;
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play;
- Engage positively with parents;
- Plan, coordinate, and implement lesson plans.
Requirements:
- CDA Certificate with greater preference for Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree;
- Proven ability to relate to and work with children and families;
- At least two years of experience working with children;
- Ability to identify and respond to a crisis immediately;
- Ability to supervise staff effectively;
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices;
- Prior classroom experience;
- CDA, Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field;
- Prior childcare experience;
- Strong written and communication skills;
- Pursuing degree;
- Infant teacher must have prior experience with infants or young toddlers;
- Experience working as a teacher;
- Ability to remain patient and positive with children;
- Relevant certification or diploma as outlined by state laws.