Lead Toddler Teacher Ages 1-2
About This Role
Greater St. Peter Childcare Center is seeking a dependable, nurturing, energetic Toddler Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children ages 1–3 and understand the importance of providing a safe, loving, structured, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Our Toddler Teacher will be responsible for creating positive learning experiences, maintaining consistent classroom routines, actively engaging with children throughout the day, and working cooperatively with families, coworkers, and center leadership.
We are looking for someone who is patient, professional, reliable, and able to confidently manage a toddler classroom while encouraging children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
What You'll Do
- Provide attentive and nurturing care for children ages 1–3
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom
- Supervise children closely and maintain required teacher-to-child ratios
- Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities
- Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate behavior-management techniques
- Engage children in conversation, play, music, movement, art, reading, sensory activities, and outdoor play
- Assist children with meals, diapering, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and other daily routines
- Complete diapering, feeding, attendance, incident, and daily classroom documentation as required
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding their child’s day
- Observe children’s development and communicate concerns appropriately to center leadership
- Follow classroom schedules and center policies consistently
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and sanitation throughout the day
- Work cooperatively with other teachers and administration
- Follow Georgia childcare licensing, health, safety, and quality standards
- Attend required staff meetings and training
- Perform other childcare-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience working with toddlers or young children preferred
- Must be dependable and maintain consistent attendance
- Must be able to pass all required background checks
- Must be willing to complete required childcare training
- Must have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be able to supervise and actively engage with children throughout the day
- Must be able to sit on the floor, bend, stand, walk, lift, and participate in classroom activities
- Must demonstrate patience, professionalism, and appropriate communication with children, parents, and coworkers
- Must be able to follow center policies, classroom schedules, and licensing regulations
- Must be comfortable assisting with diapering and toilet-training routines
- Must have reliable transportation
Nice to Have
- CDA or other Early Childhood Education credential
- Previous toddler classroom experience
- Experience with Georgia childcare licensing requirements
- Knowledge of Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS)
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Experience creating and implementing lesson plans
- Experience with positive guidance and classroom management
- Strong parent communication skills
- Experience working in a Quality Rated childcare program
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Supportive childcare team
- Paid professional development/training
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Consistent weekday schedule
- No weekend work
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
None required but we will support obtaining CDA.
What does this position pay?
This Lead Toddler Teacher Ages 1-2 role pays $13 to $14/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Greater St .Peter Childcare Center located?
Greater St .Peter Childcare Center is located at 9540 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA