Toddler Teacher

About the Role

At Little Sprouts, we foster a nurturing, creative environment where children thrive. We're looking for passionate Teachers to inspire young learners, ensure classroom excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Why Join Us

• Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative, family-like atmosphere where your contributions are valued.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, development programs, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent weekday schedules with paid training days.
• Engaging Spaces: Bright, organized classrooms filled with high-quality materials and tools for creative learning.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real impact on children's lives while supporting their unique learning journeys.
• State of the Art Curriculum: Work with an innovative curriculum that follows the child-directed model.

Responsibilities

• Inspire Learning: Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in art, music, literature, science, and more, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Create a Safe Space: Supervise all activities, maintain clean and organized classrooms, and ensure safety protocols are always followed.
• Connect with Families: Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning using tools like our Kindertales app. Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively.
• Promote Growth: Observe, document, and celebrate each child's development while tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles.
• Uphold Compliance: Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and daily logs.
• Lead the Team: Mentor classroom assistants, maintain classroom procedures, and collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements.
• Foster Community: Create positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required; CDA or higher preferred. Refer to state requirements for lead or assistant teacher qualifications.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain). A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a plus.

Skills

• Strong understanding of child development and classroom management.
• Creativity and flexibility to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage families and team members.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and certification support
• A supportive leadership team that prioritizes your success
• Collaborative, fun work culture with a focus on teamwork
• Paid time off, paid training sessions, and a positive work-life balance
• Full Time employees qualify for health, vision and dental, as well as 10 paid Holidays

Physical and Cognitive Expectations

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, kneel, crawl, and respond quickly to children's needs.
• Maintain focus, learn new tasks independently, and problem-solve effectively.
• Participate actively in all classroom and outdoor activities.

Pay

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour