Entry Level- Associate Infant Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Franconia (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Toddler Teacher in a vibrant, play-based early childhood program. This role focuses on creating a nurturing environment for toddlers, implementing engaging activities that promote their growth and development. You will collaborate with a supportive team, communicate with parents, and participate in professional development. Enjoy generous benefits, including paid vacation after a year, sick leave, and an educational stipend to further your career. Join us in making a positive impact on young lives in a stable, year-round position!

Benefits

Generous Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Time After a Year

Educational Stipend

Employee Incentives

Supplemental Insurance

Week Off Paid During Christmas

Year-Round Employment

Qualifications

• Experience working with toddlers in a play-based setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care to toddlers, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Implement a play-based curriculum to support developmental milestones.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development Principles

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

CPR and First Aid

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

Exciting Opportunity for a Toddler Teacher in a Play-Based Early Childhood Program!

Do you have a passion for early childhood education and a love for working with toddlers? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Toddler Teacher to join our vibrant, play-based early childhood program. If you are committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, we want to hear from you!

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Caregiving: Provide nurturing care to toddlers, including feeding, diapering, and soothing, while adhering to established routines and schedules.
• Stimulating Environment: Create a stimulating and safe environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and sensory experiences through age-appropriate activities, toys, and materials.
• Curriculum Implementation: Implement a play-based curriculum that supports toddlers' developmental milestones and promotes language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills through engaging activities and interactions.
• Observation and Assessment: Observe and document each toddler's growth, development, and milestones, keeping accurate records and communicating progress to parents and caregivers.
• Parent Communication: Build strong partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular communication, including daily updates, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops on child development and parenting strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to create a cohesive and supportive teaching team, sharing ideas, resources, and best practices to enhance the quality of care and education.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations at all times.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge of early childhood education, child development theories, and best practices in toddler care.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience working with toddlers in a play-based setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and play-based learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).

Benefits

Benefits:

• Sick Time: We offer generous sick leave to ensure that you can take care of your health without worrying about lost income.
• Vacation Time (After a Year): After one year of dedicated service, you'll have access to paid vacation time to recharge and rejuvenate.
• Educational Stipend: We believe in investing in our staff's professional growth. As a Toddler Teacher, you'll have access to an educational stipend to pursue further education or attend workshops and conferences related to early childhood education.
• Employee Incentives: We recognize and appreciate your hard work and dedication. Our employee incentive program rewards outstanding performance and contributions to our learning center.
• Supplemental Insurance: We offer supplemental insurance options to help you and your family manage unexpected medical expenses with peace of mind.
• Week Off Paid During Christmas: Enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones without worrying about work. We provide a week off with pay during the Christmas holidays as a special perk for our employees.
• Year-Round Employment: Unlike some seasonal positions, our Toddler Teacher positions offer year-round employment stability, providing you with consistent income and job security.

**Salary is based on experience and education.*