Toddler Lead Teacher

Ivy Kids - Long Meadow Farms; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Ivy Kids - Long Meadow Farms in Virginia is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to plan and implement the daily curriculum, creating a safe, nurturing learning environment while supervising assistants. You will model Conscious Discipline and maintain classroom records for developmental progress.

You will also communicate with families daily, complete ASQs on time, and ensure compliance with state standards and Ivy Kids procedures to support a high-quality program.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities.
• Keeps accurate records of developmental milestones and attendance.
• Ensures ASQs are conducted on time.
• Provides daily communication to parents via the parent app.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication with parents

Classroom management

Conscious Discipline

Curriculum planning

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 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

General

• 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