Nurturing Toddler Teacher
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Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Children's Day School is seeking a passionate and dedicated toddler teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for working with young children and a strong understanding of early childhood development. This role is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing engaging classroom environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of toddlers.
Duties
·Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that align with the ELDS/CT DOTS.
·Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
·Observe and document each child's progress, growth and milestones.
·Communicate with parents, providing updates of their child's activities, development and needs.
·Supervise and monitor students at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
·Collaborate with other teachers and the administrative team to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
Facilitate play based and hands on learning experiences to encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving skills.
Participate in parent teacher conferences
Requirements
·Bachelors Degree, Associates Degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education or a related experience.
·Previous experience working with toddlers in a classroom setting.
·Strong understanding of child development principles.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
·CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
Nice To Haves
Benefits
Robust benefits package:
Medical (Anthem) - flexible plan options to suit employee's needs
Vision (Anthem) - optional, premiums start at less than $3.00 per paycheck
Dental (Cigna) - $1,500 annual maximum benefit; Orthodontia included for children!
Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha) - $25,000 at no cost to employee
Retirement: 403B plan with up to 3% match
Employee Assistance Plan: available 24/7, completely confidential
You'll become eligible on the 1st of the month after 30 days.
About Us
Summary
Children's Day School is seeking a passionate and dedicated toddler teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for working with young children and a strong understanding of early childhood development. This role is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing engaging classroom environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of toddlers.
Duties
·Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that align with the ELDS/CT DOTS.
·Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
·Observe and document each child's progress, growth and milestones.
·Communicate with parents, providing updates of their child's activities, development and needs.
·Supervise and monitor students at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
·Collaborate with other teachers and the administrative team to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
Facilitate play based and hands on learning experiences to encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving skills.
Participate in parent teacher conferences
Requirements
·Bachelors Degree, Associates Degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education or a related experience.
·Previous experience working with toddlers in a classroom setting.
·Strong understanding of child development principles.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
·CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
Nice To Haves
- A BIG SMILE AND SENSE OF HUMOR!
- Flexibility
- Incredible Patience
- Ability to work well as a team member
Benefits
Robust benefits package:
Medical (Anthem) - flexible plan options to suit employee's needs
Vision (Anthem) - optional, premiums start at less than $3.00 per paycheck
Dental (Cigna) - $1,500 annual maximum benefit; Orthodontia included for children!
Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha) - $25,000 at no cost to employee
Retirement: 403B plan with up to 3% match
Employee Assistance Plan: available 24/7, completely confidential
You'll become eligible on the 1st of the month after 30 days.
About Us
The mission of our school is to provide the best in high quality, affordable early childhood care and education which is enjoyable, stimulating, and age appropriate. We are an inclusive environment and all children are accepted without regard to race, gender, religion, and ethnic origin.
If you are passionate about working with young children, this might be the right place for you!
- Location:
- Greenwich
- Category:
- Education