Toddler Teacher

Job Title: Toddler TeacherLocation: Mindful MinisJob Type: Full-Time

About Us:

At Mindful Minis, we are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children. Our mission is to foster social-emotional development, self-regulation, and resilience in every child, preparing them for lifelong success. We integrate the principles of mental health and well-being into our daily activities, ensuring that each child feels valued, safe, and understood. In our one-year-old rooms we approach learning from both a social-emotional and cognitive development lens to create a holistic learning experience that nurtures the whole child and prepares them for early preschool.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Toddler Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a caring, empathetic, and skilled professional who can create a classroom environment that fosters mental health awareness, emotional development, and positive relationships to encourage positive learning in development. This teacher will work closely with children to develop foundational social-emotional skills and create lessons plans that foster cognitive and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Management & Instruction:

• Create lesson plans and oversee implementation across two classrooms, ensuring that activities are developmentally appropriate for one year olds, fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) and cognitive development.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment where children feel secure and supported.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that encourage social interaction, emotional regulation, while prepping them to transition into early preschool.
• Create a classroom culture where children feel emotionally safe, respected, and encouraged to express their feelings.
• Fill in for teachers who are absent, assist with breaks, and oversee proper care and documentation of children.

Assess and Track Development:

• Regularly observe and document children's social-emotional and cognitive development.
• Use observations to guide instruction and offer individualized support.
• Prepare reports and assessments for parents and guardians as needed.
• Regularly observe, assess, and document children’s progress in developmental domains, focusing on social-emotional growth and behavioral milestones.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with other teachers, mental health professionals, and staff to provide a holistic approach to child development.
• Maintain open and positive communication with parents regarding their child’s progress, emotional development, and any concerns.
• Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and team-building activities.

Compliance & Safety:

• Adhere to all daycare policies, state regulations, and licensing requirements regarding child care, safety, and confidentiality.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment that aligns with health and safety standards.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of child development, particularly in the areas of social-emotional growth.
• Ability to manage a classroom with warmth, structure, and consistency.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to recognize and address the mental health needs of young children in a sensitive, proactive manner.
• Strong understanding of child development, particularly for children aged 12 - 24 months.
• Ability to recognize and respond to children’s emotional needs using empathy, patience, and appropriate strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Other Requirements:

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Background check and clearance to work with children.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the childcare industry by being a part of a pilot program to improve childcare quality and teaching strategies

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and mental health, and you’re excited about the opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes both, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Derby, KS 67037 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19