One year old Teacher

Once Upon a Childcare; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Sick pay accrual

Holiday pay

Birthday off with pay

Job summary

Once Upon a Childcare in Colorado Springs is seeking a Young Toddler Teacher to create a supportive and family-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will work with children aged one to two, implementing lesson plans that promote social competencies.

Your role includes observing children’s progress, guiding their creative development, and collaborating with parents and educators. Join us for a fulfilling career in childcare with excellent benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of child development principles.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Help the lead teacher implement lesson plans.
• Employ educational techniques to teach children.
• Observe and help each child improve social competencies.
• Encourage children to resolve arguments.
• Guide children to develop artistic and practical capabilities.
• Track children's progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents regularly.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean classroom.

Skills

Child development principles

Excellent communication

Child CPR certification

Classroom safety guidelines

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• All employees accrue Personal Time (PTO) that does not expire and can roll over to the following year
• Sick pay accrual up to 48 hours per calendar year, which does not expire and can roll over
• Holiday pay
• Birthday off with pay
• We’re open Monday‑Friday during working hours – no late nights or weekends

Once Upon a Childcare is looking for a Young Toddler Teacher to join our team!

We work every day to create a supportive, family environment where your contributions are valued and you matter to us as a person, not just an employee. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with children from one to two years old, with up to ten children daily.

Responsibilities

• Help the lead teacher implement lesson plans suitable for children in your care
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc.)
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility is a plus
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Cool‑tempered, friendly, and reliable
• Certification in child CPR or willingness to obtain