Young Toddler Teacher
Once Upon a Childcare
2713 W Cucharras St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
6/14/2022
Education
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
Once Upon a Childcare is looking for an experienced Young Toddler Teacher to join our team! We work every day to create a supportive, family environment where your contributions are valued and you matter to us as a person, not just an employee. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with children ages 1 to 2, with up to 10 children daily.
Address: 2110 Vickers Dr.
Responsibilities:
- Create a weekly lesson plan suitable for children in your care
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, 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 in developing their artistic and practical skills through a carefully constructed curriculum (e.g., identifying shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc.).
- Track children's progress and report to parents
- Communicate regularly with parents to understand the children's backgrounds and psyches.
- Collaborate with other educators.
- Maintain a clean, tidy classroom in accordance with health and safety standards.
We're open Monday-Friday from 6:30 to 6:00 - no late nights or weekends.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience working in a licensed childcare facility is a plus!
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool 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
- Certification in child CPR or willingness to obtain