Infant / Toddler Teacher (Arlington)

Kiddie Academy of Collierville; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy of Collierville is looking for a nurturing Infant/Toddler Teacher who can bring a caring attitude and excellent communication skills to our dedicated team. This position involves creating a safe and engaging environment for children while ensuring all classroom duties are fulfilled.

The ideal candidate should meet state qualifications, have classroom teaching experience, and be able to lift 40 pounds. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of families in our community.

Qualifications

• Must meet all state requirements for this position.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is a plus.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Complete all necessary classroom paperwork.
• Help supervise children during all activities.
• Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences throughout the year.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Collaboration

Dependability

Outgoing personality

Education

State requirements for the position

Job description

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us as an Infant/Toddler Teacher. You’ll bring a caring attitude, creative nature, and excellent communications and collaboration skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Helps children with meal times and clean‑up
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Physically arranges the classroom into well‑defined interest areas
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
• Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
• Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
• Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high