Lead Toddler Teacher- F/T

About This Role

Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold is located in Allentown, NJ, providing educational childcare to the surrounding communities. We are seeking a qualified, passionate team member to teach our two-year-old students. The ideal candidate will be available Monday through Friday with flexibility to work between the hours of 7 am to 6 pm.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
• Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through well-defined interest areas.
• Affords assistance and supervision during all activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested.
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs and schedules.
• Develops, plans and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom activities.
• Affords assistance with mealtimes and cleanup.
• Affords assistance with potty training.
• Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
• Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year.
• Ensures that all licensing regulations are being followed as required by the state.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.

Requirements

• Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for position.
• Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment.
• All employees must receive the required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.
• Candidate must have a background in the childcare industry, specifically having experience with two-year-olds.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate Credential
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hiring Bonus (eligible after 30 days)