What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Teacher position at Growing Places?
Growing Places in Lee, NH is looking for a loving, nurturing, and reliable professional to join our team! Our programs are nature based, with lots of outdoor space and a supportive environment for both the children and the teachers.
Duties
- Observe, Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Must have a highschool diploma
CPR and first aid certified or willing to become
16 credits in ECE or willing to take courses (paid through scholarships and grants)
Be able to lift, bend and participate in activities with children
Must pass a background check
Experience with young children
Nice To Haves
Associates degree in ECE or related field
Experience in a toddler classroom
Benefits
100% employer paid health and dental insurance
Employer paid telehealth and telemental health
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Employer paid life insurance
Professional development
Affordable buy in for vision insurance
Salary : $33,280 - $40,000
