One Year Old Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid training

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a dedicated One Year Old Teacher to care for children aged 12 to 24 months in a licensed daycare. The role emphasizes safety, development, and a positive, energetic approach to daily activities.

You will implement age-appropriate curriculum, supervise play, and communicate with families about progress. Requires 1 year of childcare experience and ability to stay active throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and ability to work well with staff, children, and parents.
• Background check and health screening required.
• Flexibility to kneel, bend, squat, and move with toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and hygiene, including diapering and feeding support.
• Design and lead age-appropriate activities to support development.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom following regulations.
• Provide daily feedback to families on mood and milestones.
• Supervise children during transitions and outdoor play.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

High energy

Job description

About This Role

The One Year Old Teacher is responsible for the safety, care, and early developmental progress of children aged 12 to 24 months in a licensed daycare setting. A genuine love for working with early toddlers with a positive attitude. Experience in a licensed childcare setting (preferred). Ability to stay active, you’ll be sitting on the floor, dancing, and lifting toddlers throughout the day. Reliability and a team-player mindset.

About This Role

The One Year Old Teacher is responsible for the safety, care, and early developmental progress of children aged 12 to 24 months in a licensed daycare setting. A genuine love for working with early toddlers with a positive attitude. Experience in a licensed childcare setting (preferred). Ability to stay active, you’ll be sitting on the floor, dancing, and lifting toddlers throughout the day. Reliability and a team-player mindset.

What You'll Do

• Daily Care & Hygiene: Assist with fundamental needs including diapering, potty training support, and feeding.
• Curriculum Implementation: Design and lead age-appropriate activities that promote language acquisition, motor skills, and social interaction through play, music, and storytelling.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment that adheres to Bright from the Start (BFTS) or state regulations.
• Parent Communication: Provide daily feedback to families regarding their child’s mood, developmental milestones, and physical needs via informal discussions or progress reports.
• Safety & Supervision: Ensure children are supervised at all times, including during transitions from home to the center or during outdoor play.

Requirements

Pass a BFTS Criminal Background Check

• Minimum of 1 year of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development and play, dance, and sit on the floor with young children.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.
• Requirements include taking frequent walks, using hands and fingers, handling objects, tools, or controls, and talking to and hearing voices at many levels. You may also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required, including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, and to have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Early childhood education or CDA credentials (Preferred but not required. Training is offered)
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (Preferred but not required. Training is offered)

Benefits

• Vacation Days (full-time employees after one year will receive 1-week paid vacation)
• Paid Holidays (for full-time employees only: Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day (if these days fall on a regular work weekday).
• Paid training/staff development