Toddler Teacher

Healthy Child Care Colorado; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

401k with match

8 paid holidays per year

10 paid vacation days per year

10 paid sick days per year

Paid professional development

Job summary

Healthy Child Care Colorado in Arvada, CO, seeks a Toddler Teacher for a classroom serving children aged 12 months to 2½ years. You will help create a joyful, safe environment and partner with the lead teacher to implement daily routines and activities.

The role requires a Colorado Level I/II credential, First Aid/CPR, and a clean background. Compensation includes hourly pay with benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Available to work M-F from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
• Colorado Level I or II Credential REQUIRED.
• First Aid & CPR Certified – Medication Administration certification preferred.
• Clean criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and joyful learning environment for 10 toddlers in partnership with lead teacher.
• Form strong connections with each family, learning about their culture, beliefs, and parenting styles.
• Follow school curriculum and programming, always in alignment with the school’s defined values.
• Ensure the daily schedule is followed and that all children have ample opportunities for play, creativity, rest, food, outdoor time, and socialization.
• Prepare morning and afternoon snack each day for the children.
• Support the Lead Teacher in keeping records on each Toddler child by documenting their learning progress, behavior, temperament, personal preferences, and social interactions.
• Support children in learning independence through activities such as food preparation, getting dressed, using the toilet, and engaging in self-care.
• Monitor children for signals they need to use the toilet or need a clean pull up, ensure they are changed without delay and their hands are washed before they return to the classroom.
• Maintain all required professional development records and ensure the PDIS system is regularly updated.
• Ensure the classroom is tidy, and that all cleanliness and sanitation procedures are consistently followed by all adults and children working in the classroom.
• Always maintain compliance with childcare licensing and health department regulations

Skills

Availability

Communication

Education

Colorado Level I or II Credential

First Aid & CPR Certification

Medication Administration Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Toddler Teacher will serve as a key team member in the 12 months to 2 ½ year old classroom. The Toddler Teacher is essential to ensuring a joyful classroom culture and a safe learning environment for the children.

Key Duties

• Provide a safe and joyful learning environment for 10 toddlers in partnership with lead teacher
• Form strong connections with each family, learning about their culture, beliefs, and parenting styles
• Follow school curriculum and programming, always in alignment with the school’s defined values
• Ensure the daily schedule is followed and that all children have ample opportunities for play, creativity, rest, food, outdoor time, and socialization
• Prepare morning and afternoon snack each day for the children
• Support the Lead Teacher in keeping records on each Toddler child by documenting their learning progress, behavior, temperament, personal preferences, and social interactions
• Support children in learning independence through activities such as food preparation, getting dressed, using the toilet, and engaging in self-care
• Monitor children for signals they need to use the toilet or need a clean pull up, ensure they are changed without delay and their hands are washed before they return to the classroom
• Facilitate a culture of abuse prevention by following all child abuse prevention guidelines and holding colleagues accountable for doing the same
• Maintain all required professional development records and ensure the PDIS system is regularly updated
• Ensure the classroom is tidy, and that all cleanliness and sanitation procedures are consistently followed by all adults and children working in the classroom
• Always maintain compliance with childcare licensing and health department regulations

Qualifications

• Available to work M-F from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Colorado Level I or II Credential REQUIRED
• First Aid & CPR Certified – Medication Administration certification preferred
• Clean criminal background check

Compensation & Benefits

• $19.00 – $20.00 hourly wage – based on early childhood credential
• Up to $150 health insurance reimbursement
• 401k w/ 4% match
• 8 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid sick days per year
• Paid professional development

Physical Requirements

• Lift and turn carrying up to 40lbs
• Sit on the floor for extended periods
• Lift arms overhead to place or retrieve items from high shelves or cabinets
• Engage in fine motor activity including but not limited to changing diapers, pulling zippers, closing buttons, demonstrating pincer grasp, and using writing utensils and eating utensils
• Spend up to two hours outdoors in cold and hot temperatures
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request