Toddler Lead Teacher
About This Role
World Builders Academy in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Toddler Lead Teacher to support daily operations at an early childhood education center. This position offers $16 – $18/Hr and requires relevant professional experience.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Lead Teacher who views teaching as a design practice and understands child development deeply. The role is ideal for someone excited about co-constructing curriculum, leading a toddler, preschool, or pre-K classroom, and supporting children's social-emotional development using respectful care practices.
This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative team player who thrives in an environment that values creativity, reflection, and professional growth. World Builders Academy is a living laboratory where children are capable, curious, and powerful thinkers from the very beginning.
What You'll Do
- Classroom Leadership & Management
- Lead a toddler, preschool, or pre-K classroom in a project-based learning environment
- Create learning experiences that promote curiosity, independence, and collaboration
- Support children’s social-emotional development through respectful care practices
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Implement World Builders Academy’s instructional framework in a way that is engaging and relevant to students
- Develop and facilitate long-term projects that integrate multiple subjects, including science, literacy, math, art, engineering, and design
- Embed ELA & math mastery goals into daily work in developmentally appropriate ways
- Documentation, Assessment, and Communication
- Observe and document children’s learning through various methods, including photos, notes, work samples, and reflection
- Maintain accurate and detailed assessment records and communicate learning to families through documentation and conferences
- Team Collaboration & Support
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and participate in planning meetings and professional development opportunities
- Mentor assistant teachers and support classroom teams in achieving educational goals
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Experience teaching in an early childhood classroom (ages 2–5)
- Familiar with RIE / respectful caregiving practices
- Strong understanding of Reggio Emilia philosophy (experience preferred)
- Able to design engaging learning environments and provocations
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Growth mindset and collaborative spirit
- Comfort with emergent curriculum and project-based learning
- Nice to Have
- Preferred but not required:
- An Early Childhood Education degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with documentation and portfolio-based assessment
Benefits
World Builders Academy offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its educators and students. We provide a competitive salary range of $16 to $18/Hr for this Toddler Lead Teacher role.
Common Questions
- What is the education required for this position?
- At least a high school diploma or equivalent
- What does this position pay?
- This Toddler Lead Teacher role pays $16 to $18/Hr.
- Is this full-time or part-time?
- This job is Part Time.
- Where is World Builders Academy located?
- World Builders Academy is located at 7004 Missouri Highway 9, Kansas City, MO