About This Role
The Learning Gate in Raritan, NJ is hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher to support daily operations at an early childhood education center. This position offers $17 – $21/Hr and requires relevant professional experience.
Overview
The Learning Gate seeks a seasoned Lead Teacher for our Toddler program. This role demands hands-on classroom leadership, curriculum implementation, and a passion for early childhood development.
Key responsibilities include coordinating the curriculum, developing a cohesive teaching team, and overseeing day-to-day classroom operations.
To thrive in this role, one must be knowledgeable about children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring a safe and engaging classroom environment.
Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with children and adults, guiding teacher assistants, and resolving parental concerns.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging educational curriculum for toddlers, incorporating developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Lead by example, fostering a collaborative team environment, and providing guidance and support to the teaching team.
- Design and execute age-appropriate activities to promote children's social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
- Maintain open communication with parents through regular discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
- Ensure adherence to center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, prioritizing hygiene, cleanliness, and children's safety.
- Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers, ensuring they follow established protocols and safety standards.
- Manage accurate records, forms, and files in a timely and organized manner.
- Establish and maintain a personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Requirements
- Must clear a full background check.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- Experience with toddlers (ages 2 to 3).
- Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy and ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, and hear and speak at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
Nice to Have
Preferred Qualifications
- A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA or willingness to pursue certification.
- Spanish language skills for effective communication with diverse families.
- Experience in supervisory roles or a willingness to learn.
- Highly organized and efficient with exceptional multitasking abilities.
Benefits
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
There are no education requirements for this position.
What does this position pay?
This Lead Toddler Teacher role pays $17 to $21/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is The Learning Gate located?
The Learning Gate is located at 816 Old York Road, Raritan, NJ