Lead Toddler Teacher

Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy is looking for an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves planning engaging activities, documenting children's progress, and evaluating developmental milestones while ensuring a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in childcare, a strong understanding of child development, and a current CDA certification. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of previous experience as a childcare teacher.
• MUST have a current CDA but not required.
• Patient, kind, compassionate, and nurturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging creative fun activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Complete daily documentation for all children in care.
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones.

Skills

Child development understanding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Current CDA (Child Development Associate)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team! You will be responsible for encouraging children’s intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate must have a current CDA and is nurturing, compassionate, patient, dependable, reliable, and creative. If you have a passion for helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging creative fun activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Complete daily documentation for all children in care
• Complete child assessments
• Design a daily and weekly schedule/lesson plan with PA early learning standards
• Provide basic care needs where appropriate
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
• Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities
• Demonstrate proper infection control measures
• Attend all required training and staff development sessions

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of previous experience as a childcare teacher
• Strong understanding of child development
• MUST have a current CDA but not required
• Patient, kind, compassionate, trusting, reliable, dependable and nurturing
• Good organizational, communication, and time management skills