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Happy Horizons Childcare Center

Toddler Teacher

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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.

$39,705 / year median in New York

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities and lesson plans for toddler children.
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in young children.
  • Promote literacy education through storytelling, reading, and language development activities.
  • Manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborate with parents and communicate regularly about their child's progress.
  • Ensure the health and safety of all children in the classroom.
  • Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Supervise children during outdoor playtime and other activities.
  • Assist with toilet training and personal hygiene routines as needed.
Qualifications:
  • Willing to take CDA or Earn 12 college credits
  • Associates / Early Childhood Education or CDA
  • Previous experience working with children.
  • Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
  • Strong classroom management skills to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Ability to develop age-appropriate lesson plans and educational activities.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
Skills:
  • Educate:
    Ability to provide instruction and guidance to young children in an educational setting.
  • Literacy education: Knowledge of early literacy skills development and strategies to promote reading readiness.
  • Toddler care: Experience working with toddlers and understanding their unique needs and developmental milestones.
  • Classroom management: Ability to create a structured and organized learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Behavior management: Skill in managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive behavior choices.
  • Daycare:
    Familiarity with the operations of a daycare center, including licensing requirements and safety protocols.
  • Lesson planning: Ability to create engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum goals and promote learning outcomes.
  • Experience working students: Previous experience working directly with students in an educational or childcare setting.
  • Childhood development: Understanding of the stages of child development and the ability to support children's growth in all areas.
  • Early childhood education: Knowledge of best practices and theories in early childhood education.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.50
  • $17.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement
Work Location:
In person