Lead Toddler Teacher

Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Centers; Phoenixville (Chester County); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous employee childcare discounts

Paid professional development and EDUC

Short-term disability benefits

Predictable schedules

Supportive leadership team

Resumo da vaga

Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Centers (PACLC) invites applications for a Lead Toddler Teacher in our Franklin Commons location in Phoenixville, PA. The role targets a one-year-old classroom, with pay between $20 and $25 per hour based on education and experience.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA credentials, have toddler experience, and a passion for play-based learning. PACLC offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualificações

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA or comparable early childhood credential considered.
• Experience working with infants or toddlers.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead a classroom while collaborating with others.
• Warm, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.
• Ability to meet Pennsylvania childcare clearance and employment requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a classroom of young toddlers in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using The Creative Curriculum.
• Support children's language, social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Observe and document children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Establish consistent, responsive classroom routines.
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership to maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania childcare regulations and PACLC policies.

Conhecimentos

Classroom leadership

Curriculum planning

Child development

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Formação

Associate's or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential considered

Ferramentas

The Creative Curriculum

Descrição da vaga

Lead Toddler Teacher - 1-Year-Old Classroom

Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Centers - Franklin Commons
Phoenixville, PA
Pay: $20-$25 per hour, based on education and experience

Job Description

Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Centers (PACLC) is looking for a creative, nurturing, and enthusiastic Lead Toddler Teacher to join our Franklin Commons team!

Our one-year-olds are busy discovering the world around them, and we're looking for a teacher who understands how meaningful these early experiences are.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys planning engaging, hands-on activities, building strong relationships with children and families, and creating a classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and a love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of young toddlers in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using The Creative Curriculum.
• Support children's language, social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Observe and document children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Establish consistent, responsive classroom routines.
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership to maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania childcare regulations and PACLC policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA or comparable early childhood credential considered.
• Experience working with infants or toddlers.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead a classroom while working collaboratively with others.
• Warm, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.
• Ability to meet Pennsylvania childcare clearance and employment requirements.

Why Join PACLC?

• Competitive pay based on education and experience
• Health and dental insurance, with PACLC paying more than 90% of full-time employee premiums
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous employee childcare discounts
• Paid professional development and educational support
• Short-term disability benefits for eligible full-time employees
• Predictable schedules and a supportive leadership team

At PACLC, we believe teachers should have the freedom to be creative, the support to grow professionally, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives.