Early Childhood Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment
• Bonuses

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and energetic Early Childhood (Young Toddler Teacher) to join our team! You will be responsible for encouraging children’s intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, and creative. If you have a passion for helping young children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Design daily, weekly lesson plans, goals, and newsletters
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Evaluate/observe children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones (Maintain portfolio for each student)
• Follow an age appropriate curricular, plan and facilitate a supportive relationship with director and Co-Workers,
• The teacher is accountable for knowing ODJFS licensing requirements and following the OHIO Early Standards
• Accept and maintain responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom.
• Create safe and appropriate diapering, toileting, and handwashing areas and help children with all personal hygiene skills
• Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and actions on a daily basis
• Treat each child with dignity and respect
• Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence and problem solving
• Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, outside play and free play etc
• Other duties as assigned from Director

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider
• Associate Degree/CDA or Bachelors Degree in early childhood Education or a complimentary degree is preferred but not required
• Must meet quarterly/annual continuing education courses
• Strong understanding of child development
• Must maintain professionalism at all times, must be patient and kind to all childcare staff members/directors/supervisors and parents
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Background (FBI/BCI) First aid/CPR certified