Toddler Teacher

Toddler Teacher

A Child’s Place Early Learning Center, 1010 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell PA 19422

Full Time | 40 Hours per week

8:00a-5:00a with a 1-hour break, Monday through Friday

Assistant Group Supervisor | Group Supervisor

Position Summary:

A Child’s Place Early Learning Center is seeking a full-time, Toddler Teacher. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with current teaching team. . Our classroom teachers and assistants are also responsible for building positive, professional relationships with our parents and families to support open and continuous communication. The ideal teacher would be comfortable working alongside and in unison with our toddler teacher and floating assistants, conforming to an established schedule and routine, and participating in the facilitation of the day to day tasks including serve lunch, diaper changes, potty training, circle time, centers, and independent activities. Ideally this individual would also have experience planning and implementing age appropriate activities based on a prepared curriculum as well as designing and utilizing age appropriate classroom management.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise group of older toddlers in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual activities, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Ensure the safety of older toddlers through constant supervision, effective management of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures
• Create an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure
• Design an environment that responds to the children’s individual developmental levels and interests
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, sing-a-longs, and storytelling
• Provide a variety of language stimulation activities
• Ensure that parents receive adequate information about their child’s experiences at the center through daily contacts, reports, and photograph
• Assist with transitioning onto the next classroom
• Complete appropriate paperwork in a neat and organized manner (i.e. daily reports, incident reports, attendance sheets, medication logs, etc)
• Attend monthly staff meetings and all required trainings for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to program
• Clean and maintain the classroom/playground environment
• Interact with and engage the children in a positive manner
• Provide constant, supportive and professional communication with coworkers, parents, and children
• Have the ability to conform to an established and consistent work schedule
• Follow all DHS and Keystone Stars requirements
• Adhere to all policies found in the ACP Employee Handbook
• Provide First Aid/CPR in the event of an Emergency, if certified
• All other tasks as needed

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED *Required
• 2 years (2,500 hours) of verifiable experience working with children *Required
• Associate's Degree or higher in ECE, Elem Ed, Early Childhood Development or Human Services related field (Ex: Child Psychology, Psychology)
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background/clearance checks.
• Maintain an employee file in accordance with DHS and ACP regulations.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Have the mobility required to ensure the safety of the children.
• Work with children on the floor.
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather.
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children with DHS licensing safety requirements.
• Perform light duty cleaning.
• Light typing and word processing

Starting rate is contingent upon qualifications and experience provided.

Benefits Breakdown:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Trainings
• Annual Performance-Based Raises
• Health Insurance – A Child's Place Participates in a employer/employee paid premium. Staff are responsible for approximately $25.00 a paycheck for individual coverage. This includes prescription coverage.
• Dental / Vision Coverage
• Long / Short Term Disability Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Employee Discount (50% tuition)
• Employee Referral Program
• Furthering Education Assistance through the PA T.E.A.C.H. Program

A Child’s Place, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our company. We seek to employ individuals based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the position’s responsibilities. All applicants can expect a fair and completed evaluation of their resume.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Devon, PA 19333 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17