Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School of Forest Hill, MD; Forest Hill (MD); On-site; USD 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Toddler Teacher to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children. This role involves developing and implementing educational activities tailored to each child's needs, ensuring a safe and healthy atmosphere, and fostering positive relationships with families. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and degrees, along with a commitment to professional development. Join a supportive team that values creativity and growth, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children in a vibrant educational setting.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet state licensing requirements and have relevant certifications.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and nurturing learning environment for toddlers.
• Develop and implement activities that support children's development.
• Communicate effectively with families and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Communication Skills

Cultural Awareness

Empathy

Education

99-hour Preschool Certification

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Overview

A Toddler Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of a Toddler Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• 99-hour Preschool Certification
• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

Toddler Teacher Responsibilities

A Toddler Teacher responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
• Adhere to a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
• Adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures

Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence

• Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
• Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
• Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
• Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities
• Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
• Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans

Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

• Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills
• Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security
• Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity

Establish positive and effective family relations

• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
• Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences
• Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
• Maintain a portfolio for each child

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

• Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
• Build teamwork
• Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
• Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
• Use assessment tools

Maintain professional commitment

• Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From $37,440.00 per year

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person