2 yr old class Lead Teacher

About the role

A nurturing two-year-old teacher is needed to ensure the social, emotional, and educational needs of toddlers are met. You will prepare and deliver classroom activities, communicate with supervisors, staff, and parents, and maintain a safe learning environment. An excellent role model for children, you should be creative, imaginative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression with a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons that facilitate the child’s social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive development.
• Encourage self-expression through understanding, flexibility, and behavioral reinforcement.
• Tend to the child’s basic needs by diapering, dressing, and assisting with feeding.
• Mediate conflict between children and model appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
• Ensure the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning at all times.
• Liaise with families and supervisory staff to gain insight into children’s home lives.
• Track and inform parents of the child’s progress.
• Attend parent and staff meetings.
• Oversee classroom operations and maintain/request supplies as needed.
• Respond efficiently and effectively to each child’s needs with patience and a calm, loving approach.
• Build secure relationships with children and contribute positively to their behavior and social interaction.
• Report accidents, illness, and unusual behavior to the Director or Assistant Director and parents.
• Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day as needed.
• Support children with special or individual needs.
• Notify the Director or Assistant Director and parents about potential issues.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, Council members, and communities served.
• Stay informed of ongoing program changes and updates.
• Adhere to Chapel Children’s Center Policies and Procedures and DCYF licensing standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 30-hour CCB class.
• Completed background check.
• CPR Certified.
• Food Handlers card.
• Prior experience working with young children, preferably in a similar setting.
• Bloodborne Pathogens training and required DCYF trainings completed within 2 weeks of hire.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Warm, approachable disposition.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Passion for early childhood development.

Nice to Haves

• 12 ECE credit hours or a willingness to obtain them.
• Current pediatric First Aid training.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Optional Aflac Insurance.
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks (as served to the children).