Infant Toddler Teacher

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Toddler Teacher to join our team and provide a nurturing and educational environment for our little explorers.

Responsibilities

• Create a captivating classroom environment where toddlers can learn and play while adhering to early childhood education best practices.
• Plan and execute daily activities that support toddlers' physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development using our curriculum.
• Tailor activities to meet the unique needs of children with special requirements, helping them shine even brighter.
• Foster a warm and respectful atmosphere where toddlers can thrive, encouraging their freedom, responsibility, and dreams.
• Extend your impact by building relationships through home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Adhere to all supervision, safety, and health policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Actively supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety and well-being, and working closely with teachers.
• Foster a supportive environment where children can develop and practice appropriate behaviors individually and in groups.
• Promote children's physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and language development through culturally and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment defined by positive, warm, caring, and respectful interactions with children.
• Demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to children's emotional, physical, and educational needs, fostering freedom of expression and autonomy.
• Collaborate with teachers to engage children in activities and maintain a classroom that offers ongoing learning opportunities.
• Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and encourage practices that support dual-language learners.
• Encourage learning through interaction with nature and the natural environment.
• Aid in implementing suitable learning activities for children with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Set an example by using proper grammar, maintaining an appropriate voice level, and speaking clearly.
• Strictly adhere to CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) rules, ensuring sanitation during mealtimes and following guidelines for family-style meal service.
• Comfortably and safely assist with physical caregiving tasks, including lifting children, changing diapers, feeding infants with bottles, and sitting on the floor during activities or circle time.

Requirements

• Possession of the Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required, along with additional experience and training dedicated to the world of toddlers. Exceptions may be made for those who demonstrate the potential to work with infants and toddlers, pledging to attain the Infant/Toddler CDA within six months of joining our enchanted guild.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permit required within one month of hire.
• Must be able to work with children with special needs and children with limited or no English.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Skills

• Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permit required within one month of hire.
• Must be able to work with children with special needs and children with limited or no English.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Benefits

We offer strong compensation and comprehensive benefits to support your health and financial well-being.

Pay

$14.92 - $19.93