Assistant Toddler Teacher Kent

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Tiny Town Early Learning Centers is hiring an Assistant Toddler Teacher to support our toddler classrooms. You will help create a warm, structured, and developmentally supportive environment, working closely with the lead teacher to implement activities and routines.

We value caring, dependable team members who communicate well with families and maintain a safe, organized classroom. Prior childcare experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of toddler development, behavior, and age-appropriate expectations.
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and consistent in a busy, high-energy classroom.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to follow classroom systems.
• Reliable attendance, time management, and communication.
• Ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Experience in childcare or early education preferred, but not required.
• Flexibility and a positive, upbeat attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with daily routines, transitions, and classroom management.
• Support toddlers in developing independence, communication, and self‑help skills.
• Model and encourage positive social‑emotional behaviors.
• Help implement age‑appropriate activities that promote exploration and learning.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Communicate professionally with families and team members.
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing guidelines.
• Observe and support individual child needs under the guidance of the lead teacher.

Skills

Toddler development understanding

Calm, patient demeanor

Teamwork and collaboration

Reliability and punctuality

Relationship building with children & 

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Assistant Toddler Teacher – Tiny Town Early Learning Centers

Tiny Town is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Assistant Toddler Teacher to support our toddler classrooms. We’re looking for someone who understands the fast pace of toddler life and can help create a warm, structured, and developmentally supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with daily routines, transitions, and classroom management
• Support toddlers in developing independence, communication, and self‑help skills
• Model and encourage positive social‑emotional behaviors
• Help implement age‑appropriate activities that promote exploration and learning
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Communicate professionally with families and team members
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing guidelines
• Observe and support individual child needs under the guidance of the lead teacher

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of toddler development, behavior, and age‑appropriate expectations
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and consistent in a busy, high‑energy classroom
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to follow classroom systems
• Reliable attendance, time management, and communication
• Ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children and families
• Experience in childcare or early education preferred, but not required
• Flexibility and a positive, upbeat attitude

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional growth
• A classroom culture focused on independence, confidence, and kindness
• A workplace where your contributions truly matter

If you’re nurturing, dependable, and excited to help toddlers learn and grow, we’d love to welcome you to our Tiny Town team.