Toddler Educator

Child Care Resources Inc; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accumulated PTO

Paid Holidays

Discounted childcare rates

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

Little Feathers Learning Center is seeking a nurturing Toddler Educator for a 2-year-old classroom. The role focuses on independence, emotional development, and early learning through play-based Activities, with strong family partnerships.

The ideal candidate is patient, attends to routines and documentation, and helps maintain a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environment for young children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ECE coursework or CDA preferred.
• Nevada licensing requirements and background check must be met.
• 1–3 years of toddler experience in licensed childcare preferred.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers.
• Ability to provide consistent, positive guidance and a calm environment.
• Comfort with potty learning in partnership with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for toddlers.
• Lead play-based activities to support language development and social skills.
• Support daily routines including meals, rest, diapering, and transitions.
• Partner with families to support potty learning and development.
• Foster independence, confidence, and emotional regulation through guidance.
• Maintain daily documentation and communication with families (Kangarootime).
• Observe development and share progress with leadership and families as needed.
• Uphold health, safety, and licensing standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom; collaborate with team.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practices

Positive guidance

Family communication

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA preferred

Tools

Kangarootime

Job description

Little Feathers Learning Center is seeking a nurturing, energetic, and passionate educator to join our toddler team. Our 2-year-old classroom focuses on supporting independence, emotional development, early communication, and safe exploration through play-based learning.

The ideal candidate is patient, attentive, and deeply committed to creating a warm, secure environment where children feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow. This role includes guiding daily routines, supporting social-emotional development, introducing early learning concepts, and partnering with families to provide consistent, loving care.

If you have a heart for early childhood, enjoy working with curious little learners, and value positive guidance and meaningful connection, we would love to welcome you into our Little Feather family.

What You'll Do

Duties & Responsibilities – Toddler Educator (2-Year-Old Classroom)

• Provide asafe, nurturing, and engaging environmentthat supports each child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Implementdevelopmentally appropriate, play-based activitiesthat encourage language development, social skills, and early learning
• Supportdaily routinesincluding meals, rest, diapering, toileting, and transitions with patience and positive guidance
• Partner with families to encouragedevelopmentally appropriate potty learning, following each child’s readiness and center policies
• Fosterindependence, confidence, and emotional regulationthrough gentle guidance and modeling
• Maintain accuratedaily documentation and communicationwith families through Kangarootime (updates, photos, notes)
• Observe and assess children’s development and share progress with leadership and families as needed
• Upholdhealth, safety, and licensing standardsat all times
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
• Collaborate respectfully with team members to support a positive, cohesive classroom culture

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications – Toddler Educator (2-Year-Old Classroom)

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA preferred)
• Must meet allNevada licensing and background check requirements
• Previous experience working with toddlers (1–3 years) in a licensed childcare or early learning environment preferred
• Strong understanding ofdevelopmentally appropriate practicesfor toddlers, including social-emotional development and early independence
• Ability to provideconsistent, positive guidanceand create a calm, nurturing classroom environment
• Comfortable supportingpotty learning in a developmentally appropriate wayin partnership with families
• Effective communication skills and ability to buildrespectful, professional relationships with families and team members
• Physically able to meet the demands of working with young children (lifting, bending, active engagement)
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining asafe, clean, and organized classroom
• Willingness to participate in ongoingprofessional development and training
• At Little Feathers Learning Center, we believe in supporting the well-being and professional growth of our educators just as much as we support the development of the children in our care. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our team thrive both personally and professionally, including:
• Accumulated Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Earn paid time off throughout the year to use for vacations, personal days, or sick leave.
• Paid Holidays & Rest Days
• Enjoy scheduled paid holidays and designated rest days to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Discounted childcare rates are available for team members, helping support a healthy work-life balance.
• Eligible employees have access to dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance, providing added peace of mind for you and your family.
• Continuous Professional Development
• We invest in your success by providing ongoing training opportunities, workshops, and support for earning certifications and continuing education in early childhood development.