Lead Teacher Toddler Classroom

Dream Care Learning Centre Llc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunity

Paid time off

Birthdays off

Professional development

Job summary

Dream Care Learning Center in Lexington, KY is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to nurture children aged 1-2, stay organized, and develop with the organization. The ideal candidate will engage toddlers and build trust with families while fostering motor development and early education.

The role offers full-time hours, a pay range of $13.00–$16.00 per hour, and benefits as listed. A high school diploma is required, with preferred childcare experience and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus but not required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• TB skin test and background check required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards for daily care of toddlers.
• Operate as Lead or Assistant Teacher based on child attendance.
• Observe, assess, and plan for toddler development and communicate with families.
• Complete annual training on child care and development topics.
• Assist other Toddler Teachers and adapt to changing demands of toddlers and licensing staffing requirements.
• Support during staff breaks to maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
• Help implement organizational curriculum and create engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Organized

Teaching experience

Engage with families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LEAD TODDLER TEACHER

Dream Care Learning Center, located in Lexington KY is a multi‑center facility that has been open since 2023 serving the Fayette County Area.

We're searching for a Lead Toddler Teacher who has a passion for working with toddlers (aged 1-2), is well organized, and has previous teaching experience or is willing to develop with the organization. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to engage and support our toddler's while creating a relationship of mutual trust with their families. The goal is to help cultivate the toddler's motor development and interest in education while being a trusted ally in this process.

Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! Through our affectionate and loving staff that ensures our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed.

As a Toddler Teacher, you’ll:

• Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every toddler in our care.
• Operate as a Lead or Assistant Teacher, based of child attendance.
• Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for toddler behavior and development, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Complete annual training that provides insight on current child care and development topics.
• Assist with other Toddler Teachers in daily activities, changings, while adapting to changing the every changing demands of a toddler and licensing staffing requirements.
• Provide support during staff breaks and absences to maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
• Support the teacher in implementing organizational curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences.

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Types:

Full-time

Pay:

$13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement within the first year
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Birthdays off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday - Friday
• No Nights
• No Weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Lexington, KY 40509: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Qualifications :

• Previous Childcare experience a plus but not necessary
• CPR is a plus but not necessary
• Must have reliable transportation
• TB skin test, Background check required prior to start date

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects individuals to support an inclusive environment for all employees. It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees to the extent required by applicable laws.