Toddler Teacher

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The Toddler Teacher will be responsible for nurturing and educating children ages 1 to 3 years old in a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment. This individual will foster growth in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills, ensuring a foundation for lifelong learning.

• Classroom Environment:
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• Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes exploration and learning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with meal/snack preparation and clean-up.
• Curriculum and Lesson Planning:
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• Will assist in the planning and execution of classroom activities and help in the maintenance of a safe, healthy, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Help to provide constant supervision of children at all times, including planning time, outside play time, meal time, and nap time.
• Incorporate play-based and hands-on learning activities that promote curiosity and creativity.

• Development:
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• Observe and assess each child's progress, documenting milestones and areas for growth.
• Provide individualized attention to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Communication:
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• Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on their child's progress and daily activities.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure consistency and quality in educational practices.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism at all times.
• Behavior Management:
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• Implement positive reinforcement strategies to guide toddlers in developing self-regulation and interpersonal skills.
• Manage transitions and routines to minimize disruptions and encourage predictability for the children.
• Maintains sensitivity to children’s individuality and responds to those needs appropriately and quickly.
• Compliance:
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• Adhere to state and local licensing requirements and Kidz Luv policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge, skills and abilities through ongoing education.
• Attends a minimum of 20 training hours per year.
• Maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and any other required training.

• Education:
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• High School Diploma or GED required. At least 21 years of age.

Experience:

• At least 1 of experience working with toddlers in a childcare or educational setting.
• Certifications:
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• CPR and First Aid certification
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
• Skills and Attributes:
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• Basic knowledge of daycare routines and policies.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills on the job.
• Basic Knowledge of child development, age-appropriate expectations, and teaching methods for young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possessing cognitive, organizational, and emotional abilities to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines, difficult situations, and/or family needs.
• Genuine interest and enjoyment of small children and the ability to stay calm in all situations and to respond to children quietly and reassuringly.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to stand 60% of the time and lift children up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending, standing, and kneeling.
• Ability to actively engage with toddlers at their level, including sitting on the floor or small chairs.