Early Childhood - Toddler Teacher

ADP, Inc.; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Port Washington Children's Center, Inc. in Port Washington, NY, is seeking a Certified Lead Toddler Teacher to join our Preschool Program and nurture young learners.

We offer a warm, collaborative environment with a focus on developmentally appropriate practices, strong family partnerships, and compliance with NY OCFS regulations. Start date as soon as possible; full-time position with competitive salary based on credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Infant/toddler CDA required or credentialed.
• Experience in licensed early childhood setting with toddlers.
• Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to lead a team with professionalism and collaboration.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddler-age children.
• Create a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Lead classroom staff, model best practices, and ensure smooth daily routines.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding child development and progress.
• Ensure compliance with NY State OCFS regulations and PWCC program policies.
• Observe, document, and assess children's growth and milestones.
• Support social-emotional learning through positive guidance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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Early Childhood - Toddler Teacher

Full Time Port Washington Children's Center, Inc, Port Washington, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1033

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Join Our Team at Port Washington Children's Center!

About Us

Port Washington Children's Center is a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality education and care for working families in Port Washington for over 43 years. Situated in the historic Landmark Building within Blumenfeld Family Park, we offer comprehensive early childhood care, after-school programs for local elementary schools, and a vibrant summer day camp.

Our mission is to ensure that all families, regardless of income, have access to our exceptional educational programs. We are deeply committed to community engagement and partnership, continually evolving to serve the Port Washington community better. Our vision includes expanding our reach and enriching our programs, staff, and family offerings.

The Port Washington Children's Center is seeking a warm, energetic, and dedicated Certified Lead Toddler Teacher to join our Preschool Program. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for our youngest learners.

Status: Full-Time

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddler-age children
• Creating a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment
• Leading classroom staff, modeling best practices, and ensuring smooth daily routines
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Maintaining ongoing communication with families regarding child development and progress
• Ensuring compliance with NY State OCFS regulations and PWCC program policies
• Observing, documenting, and assessing children's growth and milestones
• Supporting social-emotional learning through positive guidance strategies

Qualifications:

• Infant toddler CDA
• Experience working with toddlers in a licensed early childhood setting
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices
• Ability to lead a team with professionalism, collaboration, and positivity
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Competitive salary based on experience and credentials
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive, community-focused work environment

Join our team and help us continue our mission of supporting children's growth, development, and joy every day!