Toddler Educator

What You'll Do

Duties & Responsibilities – Toddler Educator (2-Year-Old Classroom)

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports each child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Implement developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that encourage language development, social skills, and early learning
• Support daily routines including meals, rest, diapering, toileting, and transitions with patience and positive guidance
• Partner with families to encourage developmentally appropriate potty learning, following each child’s readiness and center policies
• Foster independence, confidence, and emotional regulation through gentle guidance and modeling
• Maintain accurate daily documentation and communication with families through Kangarootime (updates, photos, notes)
• Observe and assess children’s development and share progress with leadership and families as needed
• Uphold health, safety, and licensing standards at all times
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
• Collaborate respectfully with team members to support a positive, cohesive classroom culture

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications – Toddler Educator (2-Year-Old Classroom)

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA preferred)
• Must meet all Nevada licensing and background check requirements
• Previous experience working with toddlers (1–3 years) in a licensed childcare or early learning environment preferred
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers, including social-emotional development and early independence
• Ability to provide consistent, positive guidance and create a calm, nurturing classroom environment
• Comfortable supporting potty learning in a developmentally appropriate way in partnership with families
• Effective communication skills and ability to build respectful, professional relationships with families and team members
• Physically able to meet the demands of working with young children (lifting, bending, active engagement)
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized classroom
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and training

Benefits