Toddler Lead Teacher

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 16-33 months.
• Provide educational experiences in the classroom which demonstrate an understanding of learning domains, Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and assessments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the Toddler Grade Level Team in planning lessons and activities throughout the school year.
• Daily communicate with families on the success, challenges and activities of the day.
• Meet regularly with parents both informally and formally throughout the year to address child needs.
• Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year.
• Follow the directives of the Infant and Toddler Director to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a quality learning experience for the children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside schedule hours.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.

Professional And Spiritual Expectations

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months.
• Maintains licensing compliance.
• Education: CDA, Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Experience: Must meet the licensing guidelines for lead qualification.
• Physical ability: Able to lift at least 40 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
• Visual and auditory abilities: Able to see and hear clearly, stay at children’s level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.
• Heart and mission: Has a heart and mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Can clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child. Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations. Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant children. Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.

About the role

The Grace Beginnings Academy Toddler Teacher is passionate about caring for 16-33 months of age in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate partners with parents, and supports each child’s growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This teacher plans and implements lessons aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress that are Biblically based and rooted in play.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time, year-round position with an 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months. Maintains licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: CDA, Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Experience: Must meet the licensing guidelines for lead qualification.
• Physical ability: Able to lift at least 40 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
• Visual and auditory abilities: Able to see and hear clearly, stay at children’s level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.
• Heart and mission: Has a heart and mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Can clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child. Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations. Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant children. Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.

Skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months. Maintains licensing compliance.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$23.00/hr. based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, year-round position with an 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule.