Toddler Classroom Teacher

About the role

Position located at the Burnet Campus, Department of Early Education and Care, day shift, United States of America. Full‑time schedule (40 hours per week, FTE 1), regular employee status.

Responsibilities

• Communication – Work with team to complete clear documentation and written reports that facilitate communication with parents, co‑workers and regulatory agents including daily reports, lesson plans, newsletters and professional development plans. Use a variety of communication strategies to support constructive relationships by being accessible, approachable and engaged. Integrates family requests and traditions into classroom. Provide non‑judgmental support for parents. Respond quickly to parent concerns.
• Assessment – Assess each child's development using progress reports, screening instruments, direct observation, information from families and other stakeholders. Collaborate and communicate assessment information with the classroom team. Link assessment information with success‑oriented growth opportunities in all developmental domains.
• Compliance and Regulations – Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NAEYC code of ethics. Maintain knowledge of and compliance with city and state regulations and accreditation requirements governing early education and care programs. Accurately completes required Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) documentation, follows rules for food service, and attends CACFP training as necessary.
• Improvement – Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Work with the classroom lead to maintain budget targets by recommending purchases, staffing structures, and process efficiencies.
• Child Development – Collaborate with team to plan, implement and communicate age appropriate activities which facilitate the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of assigned children. Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate care for guiding children's behavior and engagement, such as inquiry, redirection, verbalizing feelings, encouraging problem solving; and setting consistent limits to help children develop inner control. Maintains and demonstrates high‑level knowledge of child development and evidence based practice. Provide care and supervision of children in a child care or classroom setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Certification in first aid, recognizing child abuse & recognition of common childhood diseases

Pay

Expected starting pay range: $17.80 – $21.51 per hour. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week (FTE 1). Day shift.

About Cincinnati Children’s

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's Is Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years; Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding; Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (