Lead Toddler Teacher

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Instruction: Plan and implement daily, age-appropriate lesson plans that foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Child Supervision & Safety: Ensure safety by following state licensing rules, health regulations, and proper hygiene/sanitization procedures.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Monitor child development through ongoing observations, portfolio documentation, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Classroom Management: Structure the learning environment to promote independence, positive behavior, and social interaction.
• Parent Communication: Provide daily feedback to parents regarding children's daily activities, development, and needs.
• Supervision: Mentor and direct assistant teachers or volunteers within the classroom. 

Common Performance Tasks

• Conducting daily health checks.
• Replacing diapers/assisting with potty training.
• Leading circle time and engaging in play.
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness. 
• Logging meals, diaper changes and notifying parents of incidents

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a childcare setting.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certifications are required if infant teacher
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, along with patience and creativity. 

Nice to Have

Qualifications

• Education: Typically a CDA (Child Development Associate), Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a childcare setting.

Benefits