Job Description The Older Toddler Teacher will serve as a key team member working with children ages 2 to 4 years old. You are essential to ensuring a joyful classroom culture and a safe learning environment for the children. Working closely with your colleagues, you will help develop curriculum, plan activities, and support the children in learning independence, language, and social skills. Key Duties Provide a safe and joyful learning environment for young children in partnership with other program staff Show up to work consistently, rarely calling out or missing shifts Form strong connections with each family, learning about their culture, beliefs, and parenting styles Give parents positive updates on their children each day at pick up Follow school curriculum and programming, always in alignment with the school's defined values Ensure the daily schedule is followed and that all children have ample opportunities for play, creativity, rest, food, outdoor time, and socialization Prepare morning and afternoon snack each day for the toddlers and bottles for infants Work with colleagues on keeping records on each child by documenting their learning progress, behavior, temperament, personal preferences, and social interactions Use program software to track attendance, communicate with families and document care activities such as diaper changes, meals, bottles, and naps Support children in learning independence through activities such as food preparation, getting dressed, using the toilet, and engaging in self-care Monitor children for signals they need to use the toilet or need a clean diaper, ensure they are changed without delay and their hands are washed before they return to the classroom Facilitate toilet learning for all children Ensure children always have clean faces, clean hands, and clean clothes Facilitate a culture of abuse prevention by following all child abuse prevention guidelines and holding colleagues accountable for doing the same Maintain all required professional development records and ensure the PDIS system is regularly updated Ensure the classroom is tidy, and that all cleanliness and sanitation procedures are consistently followed by all adults and children working in the classroom Always maintain compliance with childcare licensing and health department regulations Qualifications Available to work M-F for up to 8 hours with a break Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential First Aid & CPR Certified Medication Administration certification preferred Clean criminal background check Compensation & Benefits $21.00 starting hourly wage Up to $150 monthly health insurance reimbursement 401k w/ 4% match 8 paid holidays per year 10 paid vacation days per year 10 paid sick days per year Paid professional development Tuition discount for employee children Physical Requirements Lift and turn carrying up to 40lbs Sit on the floor for extended periods Lift arms overhead to place or retrieve items from high shelves or cabinets Engage in fine motor activity including but not limited to changing diapers, pulling zippers, closing buttons, demonstrating pincer grasp, and using writing utensils and eating utensils Spend up to two hours outdoors in cold and hot temperatures Reasonable accommodations are available upon request

Pay:

$21.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person