Toddler Teacher

Playto Childcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Playto Childcare in New York, NY is seeking a dedicated Toddler Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, and physical growth for toddlers.

You will supervise and guide play, support routines, document progress for families, and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and behavior support, while participating in staff meetings and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience designing developmentally appropriate activities and daily schedules for toddlers.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, health, and safety standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication with children, families, and team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and supporting new staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons for toddlers.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and support routines like meals, toileting, and rest.
• Guide play and learning experiences to foster growth.
• Document progress and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, behavior support, and classroom management.

Skills

Lesson planning

Education and teaching

Communication skills

Education

Early Childhood Education credential

Job description

Company Description Playto is a dedicated early childhood learning center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. The center emphasizes a variety of enrichment included in a child's day including two languages, play-based learning, social-emotional development, and age-appropriate educational activities to support each child’s growth.

Role Description The Toddler Teacher is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. This position is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that foster toddlers’ cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Day-to-day tasks include supervising children to ensure safety, guiding play and learning experiences, supporting routines such as meals, toileting, and rest time, and maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment. The Toddler Teacher will observe and document children’s progress, communicate regularly with families, and collaborate with colleagues to align on curriculum, behavior support, and classroom management. The role also involves participating in staff meetings, ongoing training, and adherence to regulatory and center policies.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Lesson Planning to design engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and daily schedules for toddlers.
• Candidates should possess skills in Education and Teaching to support early childhood learning and apply best practices in toddler development.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills (both verbal and written) to interact clearly and respectfully with children, families, and team members.
• Candidates must participate in and apply ongoing professional development and to support new staff or assistants when needed.
• Experience working with toddlers in a childcare or preschool setting is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, health, and safety standards is preferred.
• Ability to lift and support young children, and to remain active throughout the day.
• Relevant coursework or a credential in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.