Lead Toddler Teacher: Nurture & Grow 1-Year-Olds

Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Centers; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

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 collaborating with others.
• Warm, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.
• Ability to meet Pennsylvania childcare clearance and employment requirements.

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.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Curriculum planning

Child development

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential considered

Tools

The Creative Curriculum

Job description

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.