Lead Toddler Teacher | Full-Time with Benefits

UB Child Care Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

UB Child Care Center on a university campus in Buffalo, NY, is hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher for a full-time, in-person role. The position emphasizes a nurturing, engaging classroom that supports toddler development and compliance with NYS childcare regulations.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA, strong classroom management, and experience with toddlers. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or CDA required or higher qualifications preferred as listed in the job ad.
• Experience with toddlers and strong classroom management.
• Commitment to NYS childcare regulations and center policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote toddler development.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supervise and guide staff to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Maintain professional communication with parents and coworkers.
• Follow NYS childcare regulations and center policies.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and documentation.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Skills

Early childhood education

Classroom management

Experience with toddlers

Parent communication

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Bachelor’s degree with ECE credits

Bachelor’s degree + 12 ECE credits

Associate degree + 4 years teaching experience

Job description

UB Child Care Center on a university campus in Buffalo, NY, is hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher for a full-time, in-person role. The position emphasizes a nurturing, engaging classroom that supports toddler development and compliance with NYS childcare regulations.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA, strong classroom management, and experience with toddlers. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO and a 401(k).