Toddler Lead Teacher

Cornerstone Early Learning Center; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Early Learning Center is seeking a Toddler Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 18 months to 3 years. You will plan daily activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and supervise staff to ensure smooth operations.

You will communicate with families about activities and child progress, while maintaining adherence to center policies and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment for toddlers (18 months to 3 years).
• Plan and lead daily activities supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervise and guide classroom staff for smooth daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with families about classroom activities and child progress.
• Ensure compliance with center policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Observe, document, and track child development and behavior.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with families

Observation & documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

Job description

Toddler Lead Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for toddlers (18 months to 3 years).
• Plan and lead daily activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervise and guide classroom staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Communicate effectively and positively with families about classroom activities and child progress.
• Ensure compliance with all center policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Observe, document, and track child development and behavior.
• Support learning through play based instruction and positive guidance techniques.
• Manage daily routines, transitions, and classroom organization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Prior experience working w