Lead Teacher

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

• Caregiving: Provide nurturing care to toddlers, including feeding, diapering, and soothing, while adhering to established routines and schedules.
• Stimulating Environment: Create a stimulating and safe environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and sensory experiences through age-appropriate activities, toys, and materials.
• Curriculum Implementation: Implement a play-based curriculum that supports toddlers' developmental milestones and promotes language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills through engaging activities and interactions.
• Observation and Assessment: Observe and document each toddler's growth, development, and milestones, keeping accurate records and communicating progress to parents and caregivers.
• Parent Communication: Build strong partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular communication, including daily updates, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops on child development and parenting strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to create a cohesive and supportive teaching team, sharing ideas, resources, and best practices to enhance the quality of care and education.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations at all times.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge of early childhood education, child development theories, and best practices in toddler care.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience working with toddlers in a play-based setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and play-based learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).

Benefits