Toddler Teacher

Apploi; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Subsidized health insurance

Warm welcoming environment

Job summary

Apploi seeks a full-time lead teacher for a toddler (18-24 months) classroom in a busy preschool in Nevada. The role emphasizes implementing developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining safety, and fostering open parent communication using Brightwheel.

The ideal candidate will have ECE certification with the Nevada Department of Education or be able to complete required training before starting, and bring several years of early childhood experience with a patient, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with colleagues and parents.
• The physical ability to care for toddlers (lifting, carrying, diapering as needed).
• A deep understanding of toddler and preschool development stages.
• Patient, calm, and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Implementing a provided curriculum of engaging activities that support exploration and learning.
• Provide basic care including feeding, diapering, and comforting toddlers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom and monitor safety following licensing protocols.
• Communicate with parents about daily activities, milestones, and concerns via the childcare software Brightwheel.
• Collaborate with assistants and staff to create a positive, cohesive classroom learning experience.

Skills

English communication

Patience & flexibility

Classroom leadership

Parent communication

Education

ECE certification (Nevada DOE)

Job description

This is a full-time position as the lead teacher in a toddler (18-24 months) classroom of a busy preschool.

Benefits include PTO, subsidized health insurance, a competitive salary, and a warm, welcoming working environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing a provided curriculum of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that encourage exploration and learning.

• Providing basic care, including feeding, diapering, and comforting toddlers.

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, and monitoring the children's safety at all times, includingfollowing childcare licensing protocols and allergy, health & hygiene protocols.

• Maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's daily activities, milestones, progress, and any concerns, via our childcare software (Brightwheel). Identifying any special needs or developmental delays, and communicating with parents about any concerns with professionality and confidentiality.

• Collaboration with assistants, other teachers, and staff, as a "team player" and leader who creates a positive environment in the classroom and ensures a cohesive and consistent learning experience for the children.

Requirements include:

• The ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with colleagues and parents

• The physical abilities to care for small children, including lifting, carrying, and diapering them as necessary

• A deep understanding of the developmental stages of toddlers and preschoolers

• A patient, calm, and flexible attitude

• Currently certified to provide early childhood education with the Nevada Department of Education, OR ability to complete the required training before the start of the position

The ideal candidate will have several years of experience working with young children, a positive and collaborative outlook, and a deep sense of responsibility and love for the children in her care.