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Job Description
Do you love celebrating first words, first steps, and big milestones? At From the Roots Early Learning Center, we're looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable teacher to join our toddler team. Our one-year-old classroom is filled with curiosity, laughter, discovery, and lots of opportunities to make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of development. As a Toddler Teacher, you'll create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel loved, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them. Every day brings new opportunities to foster independence, language development, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning. What You'll Do Create engaging experiences that support the developmental needs of one-year-olds. Build meaningful relationships with children and their families. Encourage exploration through sensory play, music, movement, art, and hands-on learning. Support children as they develop communication, self-help, and social skills. Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment. Observe and document developmental milestones and share progress with families. Partner with fellow educators to create a positive and collaborative team culture. Ensure all health, safety, and licensing standards are met.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
Has a genuine passion for working with toddlers. Is patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic. Enjoys getting down on the floor to play, explore, and engage with children. Communicates professionally with families and coworkers. Can adapt to the changing needs of young children throughout the day. Values teamwork and contributes positively to our center culture. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred. Must meet Wisconsin childcare licensing requirements. CPR, First Aid, AED, SIDS, and SBS certifications (or willingness to obtain). Current Wisconsin Registry Certificate (or willingness to obtain within six months). Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively participate in classroom activities. Why Join Our Team? At From the Roots, we believe children thrive when they feel safe, valued, and connected. We are committed to creating a supportive environment for both our children and our staff. If you're looking for a workplace where relationships matter and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.
Additional Details:
FTRELC is a fully licensed child care center for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We are open Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Working hours can vary between 6:45am and 6:00pm. From The Roots Early Learning Center, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Ready to help little learners grow from the roots up? Apply today!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance