Toddler Teacher
LeafSpring Schools · Fortville, IN · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Heavily discounted tuition
- Free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Meals provided daily
- Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
Responsibilities
- Create and manage a classroom that promotes preschool readiness, emotional intelligence, and social skill development while mentoring assistant teachers and working closely with families.
- Develop and implement lesson plans based on developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and individualized instruction.
- Lead circle time, group activities, learning centers, and classroom transitions.
- Foster early academic skills including pre-literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills, and language development.
- Utilize observation and assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Create a structured, engaging, and nurturing environment aligned with Cognia standards.
- Collaborate and work alongside Co-Teachers, modeling effective teaching strategies and classroom routines.
- Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
- Implement positive behavior guidance and social-emotional learning strategies.
- Maintain open communication with families through daily updates, progress reports, and scheduled conferences.
- Support and attend family engagement events, parent education sessions, and school celebrations.
- Collaborate with school administrators and fellow teachers to ensure alignment with school goals and state licensing standards.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 1–2 years of classroom experience in a licensed preschool or early childhood center
- Proven ability to lead classroom activities and routines with confidence and consistency
- Strong knowledge of child development, learning domains, and early intervention best practices
- Effective communication skills with children, families, and co-workers
- A love for young children and a commitment to their growth and well-being
- Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (required or in progress)
- Preferred: Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations and quality standards
- Preferred: Background in inclusive education, sensory integration, or differentiated instruction is a plus