Overview Join our dedicated early childhood education team as a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher, where you will play a vital role in nurturing the developmental growth of our youngest learners. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead classroom activities, develop engaging lesson plans, and foster a warm, safe environment that promotes exploration and learning. As a Lead Teacher, you will inspire children through innovative teaching strategies, support their social-emotional development, and collaborate closely with families to ensure each child's unique needs are met. Your energetic approach and passion for early childhood education will help create a vibrant classroom where children thrive and curiosity blossoms. Responsibilities Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans tailored to infants and toddlers, incorporating principles of early childhood education, and literacy education. Lead daily classroom activities that promote physical development, social skills, language acquisition, and emotional regulation in young children. Manage classroom routines including diapering, feeding, nap times, and transitions with patience and professionalism. Foster positive behavior management strategies to support children's social-emotional growth and create a respectful learning environment. Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns through meetings, reports, or daily updates. Ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws and maintain accurate documentation of child development progress and incident reports. Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and implementing individualized support plans for children requiring early intervention services. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that encourages exploration while adhering to health and safety standards such as first aid and CPR certifications. Qualifications Prior experience working with children in early childhood settings such as daycare centers or preschools is preferred but not required; experience specifically with infants and toddlers is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of child development principles, behavior management techniques, and curriculum development tailored for early learners. Formal training or certification in early childhood education, childhood development, or Montessori teaching methods is desirable. Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, staff members, and community partners. Ability to manage classroom routines efficiently while fostering a nurturing environment that supports individual learning styles. Valid first aid and CPR certification is required (we can provide the training) ; ongoing commitment to health safety standards in childcare settings. Embark on a rewarding career where your enthusiasm for teaching young children makes a lasting impact! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a positive work environment dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.

Pay:

$13.77 - $15.32 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person