Toddler head teacher

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob description
Seeking to employ a full time lead teacher for the younger toddler class, 13 months to 2 years old. The shift is from 8:00 to 5:00. Monday through Friday. Must have one year experience in this exact postion.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Offer aid to children when needed and in a timely manner
• Prepare and execute lesson plans and activities to reflect ESDS curriculum
• Facilitate individual and small group work so that students can enjoy a more specialized learning experience.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Work with children to improve social skills
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support our center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Monitor duties to ensure that student injuries are avoided and equipment is not damaged or used improperly.
• Understand the developmental expectations for children this age.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have at least one year experience as a lead teacher with experience in lesson planning appropriate lessons for the specific ages of the children in the group.
• Possess a basic understanding of child development
• Have good classroom management skills
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific background checks for the role
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English, fluently
• Engage children in activities through the use of a multitude of modes: animated story telling, singing songs, an energetic presence, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20 per hour dependent on degree, certification, and experience as related to daycare

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• It is clear that this is a full time position, 8:00 to 5:00, every day, Monday through Friday.

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person