Infant Toddler Lead

Beanstalk Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beanstalk Academy in The Bronx, NY is seeking a Toddler Lead Teacher to nurture infants and toddlers in a warm, engaging classroom.

You will implement age-appropriate curricula, monitor health and safety, support literacy and social-emotional development, and collaborate with families to track milestones.

Experience with early childhood education and a commitment to Montessori-inspired or other developmentally appropriate approaches is preferred, with strong communication skills a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or currently pursuing.
• Experience in licensed childcare centers or preschool settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development and behavior management.
• Experience in curriculum development for literacy, sensory activities, and physical development.
• Familiarity with assessments of early learning outcomes is a plus.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and collaborate with families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Plan engaging activities that support development milestones and Montessori or other educational philosophies.
• Monitor health, hygiene, nutrition, and safety per childcare regulations.
• Manage routines including diapering, feeding, napping, and transitions.
• Communicate progress and milestones to parents/guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align classroom strategies with early intervention practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Beanstalk Academy - Infant Toddler Lead

Join our vibrant early childhood education team at Beanstalk Academy as a Toddler Lead Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will thrive. As a key member of our team, you will create a warm, engaging environment tailored to the developmental needs of infants and toddlers, fostering growth in literacy, social skills, and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that promotes early literacy, math skills, physical development, and social-emotional learning tailored to infants and toddlers




• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive behavior management




• Plan engaging lesson activities that support childhood development milestones and incorporate Montessori or other educational philosophies as appropriate




• Provide attentive toddler care by monitoring health, hygiene, nutrition, and safety standards in compliance with childcare regulations




• Manage classroom routines including diapering, feeding, nap times, and transition activities with patience and consistency




• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about each child's progress, behavioral updates, and developmental milestones




• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure classroom management strategies are effective and aligned with early intervention practices for children needing additional support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or currently pursuing




• Prior classroom experience working with infants and toddlers in licensed childcare centers or preschool settings is highly preferred




• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, behavior management techniques, and early intervention strategies




• Experience in curriculum development focused on literacy education, sensory activities, and physical education for young children




• Familiarity with standardized testing methods used to assess early learning outcomes is a plus




• Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment




• Background in special education or working with children requiring additional support enhances your candidacy




• Excellent communication skills to foster collaborative relationships with families and team members committed to child welfare

Work Location

Our Toddler Lead Teacher will work from our location in The Bronx, New York, providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.