What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Toddler Teacher position at Papillion Enrichment Center?
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Want to wake up excited to go to work every morning, confident that you're making a difference while having a blast?
Papillion is the place for you!
We are looking for someone who loves kids, is super energetic, and wants to make a positive impact on the families in their community. Being part of Papillion means you will be part of a family that wants to make a positive impact on the growth and development of the future generation. Come join the fun!
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddler children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators, including co-teachers
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience in a childcare setting
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and toddler educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as a mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
- The balance between a creative mind and practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR/First Aid- preferred
- BSC/BA in education or relevant. At least a minimum of 6 credit hours in early childhood education or a CDA. Per state rule:
- Must undergo a physical, background check, and be able to see and hear the children at all times. Also, the job requires lifting children up to 50lbs
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Benefits: Bonus Pay, Signing-on Bonus, Insurance, Childcare Discount, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off.
Salary : $27,100 - $34,583
