Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School; Goddard (KS); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School in Kansas seeks a dedicated Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing classroom where children learn through guided play and age-appropriate activities. You will actively supervise toddlers, implement the curriculum, and partner with families to support development and well-being.

No childcare experience is required; training will be provided on-site. Ideal candidates are reliable, patient, and professional, ready to join a collaborative school team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; early childhood coursework or CDA preferred.
• Must meet state childcare licensing requirements and pass background checks.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, loving, nurturing environment for toddlers.
• Actively supervise children at all times during activities and transitions.
• Follow curriculum and prepare age-appropriate learning activities.
• Communicate professionally with parents about daily progress and needs.
• Maintain clean, organized classrooms and proper hygiene procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and follow all licensed policies and procedures.

Skills

Patience

Dependable

Punctual

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood ed courses or CDA preferred

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Toddler Teacher – Job Requirements

No childcare experience necessary. We will train on-site. Must love working with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; early childhood education coursework/CDA preferred.
• Must meet all state childcare licensing requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Must pass required background checks and complete all required childcare training.
• Previous experience working with toddlers preferred.
• Must be dependable, punctual, patient, nurturing, and professional.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, loving, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers.
• Actively supervise children at all times, including during classroom activities, meals, diapering, naps, playground time, and transitions.
• Follow the school's curriculum and prepare age-appropriate learning activities.
• Engage with children throughout the day through play, conversation, reading, music, sensory activities, and hands-on learning.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and appropriate expectations for toddler behavior.
• Use positive guidance and redirection; yelling, threatening, shaming, or inappropriate discipline is never acceptable.
• Change diapers and assist with toilet training according to school and licensing procedures.
• Follow proper handwashing, sanitation, food-safety, and diapering procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and sanitize toys, tables, changing areas, and classroom materials as required.
• Accurately document meals, snacks, diaper changes, naps, activities, incidents, and other required information.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents about their child's day, development, and needs.
• Immediately report injuries, unusual behaviors, safety concerns, or suspected illness according to school procedures.
• Work cooperatively with co-teachers, administrators, floaters, and other staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, school events, classroom celebrations, and other required activities.
• Follow all school policies, licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and administrative directions.
• Be willing to assist in other classrooms or areas of the school when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Able to frequently sit and work at a child's level.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and move quickly when necessary.
• Able to lift and carry children as required by the position.
• Able to safely supervise children indoors and outdoors for extended periods.

Professional Expectations

A toddler teacher must understand that caring for toddlers requires constant engagement and supervision. Personal phone use, sleeping, excessive sitting without interacting with children, ignoring children, or leaving children inadequately supervised is unacceptable.

The teacher is expected to arrive on time, maintain regular attendance, accept feedback professionally, work as part of the school team, and consistently demonstrate patience and appropriate behavior around children, families, and coworkers.