Lead Toddler Teacher

Merryhill School; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community focused on early childhood education as a Lead Toddler Teacher. This role offers a unique opportunity to foster a nurturing environment for children aged 12 to 24 months. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to implement engaging learning activities while ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere. The school emphasizes a balance of learning and play, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to thrive. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition discounts for your children

Education Reimbursement & Partnerships

Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older with a high school diploma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage learning environments for toddlers.
• Collaborate with staff to promote student well-being.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PDIS/Colorado Shines Credential (Level 2 or higher)

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Merryhill School (#901), 4250 Trail Boss Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado, United States of America Req #9766

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – (Association Montessori Internationale) and (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Summary

As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Merryhill Schools, you will create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

Location: 4250 Trail Boss Drive, Castle Rock, CO, 80104

Hours: 9-6 PM or 8:30-5:30 PM(Monday through Friday)

Student Age Range: 12 months - 24 months

Pay Range: $21.00 to $23.00 (depending on education and experience)

Responsibilities

• Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provides and maintains quality education programs. Ensures successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Health & Safety: Prioritizes a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment. Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.
• Educate, Inspire, Engage: Our teachers are enthusiastic about developing life-long learners, genuinely care about children, and possess the sensitivity and knowledge to understand a child’s individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.
• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Must have a minimum high school diploma.
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Must be able to carry or lift 25 pounds or less (25-50%) often and 25-50 pounds (10-25%) occasionally.
• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.
• Ability to successfully pass state and federal background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.
• PDIS/Colorado Shines Credential required (Level 2 or higher)
  
  

Mission

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits Include

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for your children
• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program
• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days
• This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Other details

• Job Function Early Childhood Education
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Full Time
• Min Hiring Rate $21.00
• Max Hiring Rate $23.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Professional Training and Coaching

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