Toddler Teacher- Toddler Program Expanding
About This Role
Happy Hands PREP LLC in Wolcott, CT is seeking a qualified Toddler Teacher- Toddler Program Expanding to work with Infant / Toddler (0–2) in a center-based environment. This position requires no formal credential — just relevant experience.
Job description:
Position Title: Toddler Teacher
Work Status: Full Time (30+ hours)
Hours: Flexible Schedule Monday through Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm or 8:30am to 2:30pm
Start: We are looking to fill this position to start now
Pay: Hourly rate $17+ depending on Experience and/or Education
We are searching for a nurturing toddler teacher to ensure that the basic and educational needs of our students are met. As a toddler teacher, you will be required to prepare and deliver classroom activities, communicate with staff and parents, Work with co-teacher and ensure that the learning environment remains safe at all times. You should also be an excellent role model for our students.
To be successful as a toddler teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of the contextual factors that shape early childhood development.
If you are interested in the position, can work the hours noted above and you are not looking for medical benefits please contact us with your resume to schedule an interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Toddler Teacher Responsibilities:
- Planning and implementing lessons designed to facilitate students' social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Encouraging self-expression through understanding, flexibility, and behavioral reinforcement.
- Tending to students' basic needs.
- Potty training
- Mediating conflict between students.
- Modelling appropriate behaviors.
- Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
- evaluate and improve the physical environment of the classroom to create opportunities that meet the changing needs of the developing children.
- Liaising with families to gain insight into students' home lives.
- Tracking and informing parents of students' progress.
- Attending parent and staff meetings.
Requirements
Toddler Teacher Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Clear criminal record.
- Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting.
- First aid certified per CT requirements
- CPR certified per CT requirements
- Medication certified per CT requirements
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Able to get down on childs level for playing and engagement
- Warm, approachable disposition.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- A passion for early childhood development.
Nice to Have
Qualifications:
- Love working with children
- Enthusiastic
- Organized
- Creative
- Caring
Benefits
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Toddler Teacher- Toddler Program Expanding role pays $17 to $18/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Happy Hands PREP LLC located?
Happy Hands PREP LLC is located at 421 Wolcott Road, Wolcott, CT