Lead Toddler Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Explorers Academy is seeking a passionate Toddler Teacher to implement curriculum and oversee classroom activities at their Waterford Lakes location. The ideal candidate will have experience in child development, excellent communication skills, and a love for nurturing young children. Full-time positions offer competitive pay and numerous benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Child Care or Daycare Teacher position.
• Profound experience in child development and education methods is required.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and supervise children in the classroom.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and maintain developmental profiles.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and the good condition of equipment.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Strong communication

Time management

Methodical abilities

Creative abilities

Education

CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education

45 hours training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job description

Job description

About the Toddler Teacher position

The toddler teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum in the classroom and supervising and managing children in the classroom. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices to supervise assistant teachers and children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director.

This position is for our Waterford Lakes Location.

Responsibilities are:

-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

-Performs other duties as assigned

-Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports

Infant Teacher requirements are:

-2+ years' experience of working on a Child Care or Daycare Teacher position

-Profound experience in child development and up-to-date education methods

-Good patience, flexibility and love for children

-Strong methodical and creative abilities

-Highly professional and dependable

-Strong communication and time management skills

-Certificate in first aid and CPR

-Prefer a CDA or higher in Early childhood education with 45 hours training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person