Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher - ITCS

Earlylearningconnections; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher and make a meaningful impact on young lives! This role offers the chance to create engaging lesson plans, nurture children's growth, and foster a love of learning in a supportive environment. With a competitive hourly rate and excellent benefits, including medical and paid time off, you will be part of a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality early learning. If you have a passion for child development and education, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a fulfilling career while making a difference every day.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred for this role.
• Minimum requirement includes an associate degree with experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers.
• Maintain a safe environment and document children's progress.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Patience

Creativity

Adaptability

Familiarity with Educational Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Certification

Tools

Teaching Strategies Gold

Brightwheel

Job description

Hiring for the 2024-2025 School Year!

$2,500 Sign-on Incentive

As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $17.34-$18.25, providing you with the chance to make a real impact in the lives of children in our community. Embrace this exciting opportunity to be a nurturing presence in the formative years of these amazing young minds. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Apply now to start a rewarding career in early childhood education!

A little about us

Early Learning Connections, a private, non-profit United Way affiliate, was founded in 1973. The mission of the Early Learning Connections is to provide a variety of high-quality early learning programs that foster a safe and positive culture through kindness and respect to meet the comprehensive needs of families.

What does a Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher -ITCS do?

As a new Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher at Early Learning Connections, you will be responsible for creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for the children, and communicating effectively with parents and colleagues. Your day-to-day activities will include engaging children in educational activities, promoting social-emotional development, and documenting children's progress. You will collaborate with the team to uphold the highest standards of care and education while supporting the individual needs of each child.

Join us in this fulfilling role where you can make a difference in the lives of young learners every day.

Would you be a great Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher -ITCS?

To excel as an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher at Early Learning Connections, you should possess a deep understanding of child development and early childhood education principles. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with young children, parents, and colleagues. Patience, creativity, and adaptability are key traits that will help you navigate the dynamic environment of a childcare setting. Familiarity with educational software or tools such as Teaching Strategies Gold or Brightwheel may be beneficial in documenting children's progress and communicating with families.

If you have a genuine passion for working with infants and toddlers and a dedication to providing high-quality care and education, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Get started with our team!

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred:

• Completion of an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, and experience with young children.

Minimum:

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, the human services field, or a CDA with 2 years' experience working with young children.