Toddler Lead Teacher

Ivy Kids LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ivy Kids is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher in Houston, TX to plan and implement daily curricula, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for young learners. You will supervise assistant teachers, track developmental progress, and model Conscious Discipline in class.

You will communicate with parents daily about progress, maintain records, and participate in trainings, while upholding Ivy Kids standards and state requirements to support children's growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities and curricula
• Strong classroom management and supervision of assistants
• Excellent communication with parents and guardians

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards
• 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.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Job Summary

As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum for children in your classroom while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee and coordinate the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance while practicing and modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom. Day-to-day activities will include maintaining classroom records and developmental checklists, ensuring assessments and ASQs are completed on time, supervising and directing activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom, and keeping the classroom and play areas clean, organized, and safe. You will also communicate with parents daily regarding their child’s progress and keep the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with all Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards
• 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.

Interaction with Parents, Staff, and Director

• 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

Health and Safety

• 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.

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.
• The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Company Overview

Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Company Purpose/Mission

To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.

Company Values

• Put the child's needs first
• Serve our families
• Serve the community
• Foster strong partnerships