Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

EPIC Ski Pass

Rec Center Pass

Health Benefits

Job summary

Little Red Schoolhouse in Breckenridge, Colorado seeks a full-time Toddler Teacher to guide children aged 12 to 36 months. The role focuses on designing activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a Montessori-based setting.

Ideal candidates will have infant/toddler childcare experience, strong collaboration with staff and families, and a plan for ongoing professional development. Colorado Shines Level 2 credential is preferred or obtainable within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for infants and toddlers.
• Ability to work well in a team with staff, children, and parents.
• Strong communication with families and ability to share progress information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum and care plans aligned with practices and standards.
• Engage children with play-based activities to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain open communication with parents through discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with center policies and state regulations, maintaining safety and quality.
• Keep a clean, healthy classroom environment prioritizing children's well-being.

Skills

Child care experience

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Willingness to pursue PD

Education

Colorado Shines Level 2 Credential

Job description

About This Role

Little Red Schoolhouse in Breckenridge, Colorado is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young children in a nurturing environment. We are seeking a full-time Toddler Teacher to join our fun loving and professional team. As a Toddler Teacher, guiding children 12 months-36 months, you play a vital role in designing and implementing activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in our children. Little Red is a Montessori-based early learning center serving children infant-6 years and we have been voted best childcare and preschool in Summit for 19 consecutive years. We guide children through the joyful discovery of independence in a place where children learn care for self, others, and the environment

About This Role

Little Red Schoolhouse in Breckenridge, Colorado is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young children in a nurturing environment. We are seeking a full-time Toddler Teacher to join our fun loving and professional team. As a Toddler Teacher, guiding children 12 months-36 months, you play a vital role in designing and implementing activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in our children. Little Red is a Montessori-based early learning center serving children infant-6 years and we have been voted best childcare and preschool in Summit for 19 consecutive years. We guide children through the joyful discovery of independence in a place where children learn care for self, others, and the environment

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement educational curriculum and care plans that align with developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging experience for our children.
• Actively engage with our young learners, encouraging social, cognitive, and emotional growth through play-based activities and nurturing interactions.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents, keeping them informed through regular discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure our center adheres to all necessary policies and state regulations, upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment, prioritizing the well-being and safety of our children.

Requirements

• Commit to ongoing professional development, creating a personalized plan to enhance your skills and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Must clear full background check
• If needed, willing to complete 2 fully paid Early Childhood courses within the first year of employment
• Child care experience with infants/toddlers
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Colorado Shines Level 2 Early Childhood Credential or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

While not required, a background in Early Childhood Education, Montessori certification, or early childhood related coursework and experience with infants would be a valuable asset to our team.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• 80 hours of PTO accrued during year one
• 4 day work week
• 9 Paid Holidays
• EPIC Ski Pass
• Rec Center Punch Pass
• Basic Health and Mental Health Benefits
• Dental and vision insurance
• Simple IRA match option after 2 years
• Paid college courses
• Paid professional development and trainings