Lead Toddler Teacher — Nurture, Curriculum & Growth

Ivy Kids LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ivy Kids is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to plan and implement the daily curriculum for children in your classroom while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee personal care, learning activities, and specialized programs while modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom.

Day-to-day tasks include maintaining classroom records and developmental checklists, ensuring ASQs are completed on time, supervising assistant teachers, and keeping the

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• Lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities.
• Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
• Has knowledge of state standards and the ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.
• Provides daily communication to parents via the parent app.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.
• Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided
• Understands and implements all Critical procedures and infant care procedures.
• Implements appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency
• Administers CPR/First aid if needed
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment
• Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by childcare licensing
• Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.

Skills

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Professional development (24h/yr)

Leadership / mentoring

Job description

Ivy Kids is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to plan and implement the daily curriculum for children in your classroom while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee personal care, learning activities, and specialized programs while modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom.

Day-to-day tasks include maintaining classroom records and developmental checklists, ensuring ASQs are completed on time, supervising assistant teachers, and keeping the