Toddler Lead Teacher

West Chester Community Center (PA); West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Chester Community Center (PA) seeks a passionate Toddler Teacher to foster a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development. The role emphasizes creativity, patience, and commitment to early childhood education.

Duties include designing engaging lesson plans, maintaining a safe classroom, monitoring progress, and communicating with parents about children's development and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must have all current clearances FBI, Child Abuse, NSOR and PA State Police.
• Experience working with toddlers/early childhood settings is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to plan lessons incorporating diverse learning styles and promote literacy education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards; promote literacy education.
• Create a safe, welcoming classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
• Monitor and assess children's progress and adapt teaching methods.
• Communicate progress and needs to parents regularly.
• Maintain a healthy and safe classroom.
• Collaborate professionally with other teachers and staff to support center well-being.
• Encourage positive social interactions among children.
• Keep a clean, organized classroom reflecting respect and responsibility.

Skills

Child Development

Curriculum Planning

Parent Communication

Classroom Management

Team Collaboration

Patience

Education

CDA/Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Toddler Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will foster a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, promoting their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This role requires creativity, patience, and a strong commitment to early childhood education.

Duties

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and promote literacy education.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding children's progress, developmental needs and classroom activities.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well being of the center.
• Encourage positive social interactions among children.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom that reflects the values of respect and responsibility.

Qualifications

• CDA, Associates or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children in a toddler or early childhood setting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of childhood development principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to plan lessons that incorporate various learning styles while promoting literacy education.
• Must have all current clearances FBI, Child Abuse, NSOR and PA State Police.
• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching young learners.

Join us in shaping the future of our children through quality education!