Toddler Learning Facilitator

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Toddler Assistant Teacher to provide a loving and educational environment for 2-3 year old children. Responsibilities include managing a classroom, engaging children in academic and sensory activities, and preparing meals.

The ideal candidate will ensure safety and hygiene while maintaining a clean classroom. Strong communication with families is also crucial. Join our team to make a positive impact on young learners!

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to create a nurturing and safe environment for children.
• Strong communication skills with families.

Responsibilities

• Manage one classroom of 2-3 year old children.
• Engage children in various academic and sensory activities.
• Prepare meals and assist children during meal times.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the classroom.

Job description

Job Description: Toddler Assistant Teachers are responsible for providing and maintaining a loving, nurturing, safe, and educational environment for the children in their care. They report to the Director, Assistant Director, and Lead Teacher with any questions or issues.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Manage one classroom of 2-3 year old children.
2. Contribute to the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical development of the children.
3. Engage the children in academic activities, sensory activities, neuromotor activities, and audiomotor activities, and physical exercise.
4. Assist the children in washing their hands before meals.
5. Guide children through completing their academic work.
6. Preparebreakfast, lunch, and snack for children and assist those who need help eating.
7. Attend to the personal hygiene of each child, ensuring diapers are changed for those who still use diapers, and their clothes and sheets are changed if they are soiled.
8. Ensure the children are well dressed and properly secured for walks outside
9. Ensure all children are holding hands and/or the rope on walks around the building and outside.
10. Prepare children for nap time; making sure their mats are out, diapers have been changed for those that need it, the lights are off, and music is playing.
11. Use Brightwheel to ensure that all children that are in your care have been checked in by their family.
12. Use Brightwheel to record the schedule of the children and communicate with parents about bringing diapers, wipes, Frida, etc
13. Maintain accurate and appropriate records for the children assigned to your room.
14. Maintain a safe environment based on the safety standards set by the Center and State guidelines.
15. Maintain a clean classroom to the best of your ability throughout the day, making sure the tables and the floor are clean.
16. Clean the classroom thoroughly at the end of the day.
17. Work cooperatively and effectively with your Lead Teacher and as a team member; communicating necessary information on a continuous basis.
18. Establish a positive, friendly, and open relationship with each child’s family and encourage their participation in the program.