Toddler Teacher

Zucker Jewish Academy of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Subsidized health insurance

Warm welcoming environment

Job summary

Zucker Jewish Academy of Las Vegas is seeking a full-time lead teacher for an 18-24 month toddler classroom. You will implement a provided curriculum and guide children through developmentally appropriate activities, while ensuring a warm, welcoming learning environment.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly with families, collaborates with assistants and staff, and maintains safety and hygiene standards. NV ECE certification or willingness to complete training before start is required.

Qualifications

• Clear spoken and written English communication with colleagues and parents.
• Physical ability to care for toddlers (lifting, diapering).
• Solid understanding of toddler/preschool development stages.
• Patient, calm, and flexible attitude.
• Current NV ECE certification or ability to complete training before start.

Responsibilities

• Implement a provided curriculum with engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provide basic toddler care including feeding, diapering, and comforting.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom and monitor safety per licensing protocols.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily activities, milestones and concerns via Brightwheel, while protecting confidentiality.
• Collaborate with assistants and staff to create a positive, cohesive learning environment.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Nevada ECE Certification

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, including following 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.