Toddler Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Toddler Teacher to manage a nurturing classroom environment. This role involves introducing age-appropriate activities while ensuring the safety and well-being of children. You will work collaboratively with a team to maintain high standards of care and hygiene, ensuring compliance with state regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a warm, supportive attitude towards children. Join a state-of-the-art center that values professional development and offers flexible scheduling, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Trainings

Flexible Scheduling

State of the art center

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma.
• Willing to complete infant/child CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Create a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere for children.
• Ensure childcare routines are hygienic and consistent with regulations.
• Proactively ensure the safety of children through constant supervision.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Supervision

Child Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

The Early Childhood Toddler Teacher will be responsible for the management of the classroom, in accordance with all Gingerbread House and Missouri State Licensing Rules and Regulations.The principal duties of the 2 year old class Teacher will require you to introduce the children to age-appropriate activities and most importantly ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children at all times.

Duties

• Create a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure.
• Work as a member of a team to ensure a high standard of quality in all classrooms
• Ensure that childcare routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with Missouri State Licensing Rules and Regulations. This includes diapering, hand washing, sanitation, eating, napping and transitioning between activities.
• Proactively ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of monthly fire drills and other emergency procedures.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.

Requirements

1. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma
2. Must have a warm supportive attitude towards children
3. Willing to complete infant/child CPR and First Aid training
4. Complete a full background check and pass a health screening
5. Able to use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, crawl and take frequent walks
6. The ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• 12+ Clock Hours in Continuing Education
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE
• 2 years of professional child care experience at a licensed center

Benefits

• State of the art center
• Paid Trainings
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling