Early Childhood Education Teachers (Leads, Teachers)

Merritt Academy is seeking a warm, nurturing, and enthusiastic Lead Toddler Teacher who loves working with toddlers and understands just how important their first year of learning and development can be. You’ll create a safe, loving, and engaging classroom where toddlers can explore, build trusting relationships, and develop through play, sensory experiences, language, movement, and responsive caregiving.

As our Lead Toddler Teacher, you’ll lead and collaborate with your classroom teaching team to provide exceptional care while maintaining consistent routines for feeding, diapering, safe sleep, supervision, and classroom organization. You’ll observe and support each toddler’s individual development, build meaningful partnerships with families, and keep parents connected to the special moments happening throughout their child’s day. High School diploma required with an AA in Early Childhood Education, or related field, Child Development Associate (CDA) (or at least 12 college credits in Education)

Bachelors degree preferred

Experience working in education, early childhood experience is required

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.

Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors.

Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.

Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

We also seek candidates who exhibit professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and who support parents as partners in education.

We support our teacher’s passion for learning by providing a tuition reimbursement program as well as many professional development training opportunities. Health, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees

Retirement plan with employer matching

Discounted tuition rate for child(ren) attending any J127 Education Foundation school

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