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Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center
Toddler Teacher
Job Description
Overview Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Toddler Teacher and ignite a love of learning in our youngest students! In this role, you will create a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment tailored specifically for toddlers. Your enthusiasm and expertise will foster developmental growth, support early childhood milestones, and inspire curiosity. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while working alongside passionate educators dedicated to excellence in preschool education. Responsibilities Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for toddlers. Create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration and independence. Manage daily classroom activities, including circle time, play-based learning, arts and crafts, and physical activities to support holistic development. Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about each child's progress, behavior, and developmental milestones. Apply behavior management techniques to foster positive social interactions and emotional regulation among children. Ensure compliance with all mandated reporting laws and health and safety regulations, including first aid and CPR protocols. Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning, classroom management strategies, and individualized support for children with special needs or early intervention requirements. Skills Proven experience working with young children in a childcare or preschool setting, with strong classroom management skills. Knowledge of childhood development principles, curriculum development, and early intervention strategies. Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, colleagues, and community partners. Ability to plan engaging lessons that incorporate literacy education, math concepts, physical education, and social-emotional learning Strong understanding of mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety regulations in early childhood settings. Lead teachers must have a CDA Credential or an Associates Degree or a Bachelors Degrees in early childhood education or elementary education.
Pay:
$12.50 - $17.00 per hourWork Location:
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$34,529 / year median in Indiana
+8% projected growth