Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Gaithersburg, MD is hiring a nurturing Toddler Teacher for our early childhood education team. You will lead daily routines, implement our LEAP Curriculum, and create engaging activities to foster language, social-emotional growth, and independence.

The role offers a full-time Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay ($17-$20 per hour based on experience), paid training, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland requirements to serve as a qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous professional toddler, daycare, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred.
• Experience with infants or toddlers a plus.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus.
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Ability to meet all applicable Maryland childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom.
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Create age-appropriate activities through art, music, movement, sensory play, and exploration.
• Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
• Encourage independence and developing self-help skills.
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions.
• Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance.
• Observe developmental progress and maintain required documentation.
• Build positive relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and center leadership.
• Follow Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Toddler Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, MD
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Qualification: Infant/Toddler Teacher qualified

The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is seeking a nurturing and energetic Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood education team.

Toddlers are developing new words, independence, confidence, and social skills every day. We're looking for an educator who can provide the structure and nurturing support young children need while turning their natural curiosity into meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create age-appropriate activities through art, music, movement, sensory play, and exploration
• Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
• Encourage independence and developing self-help skills
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
• Observe developmental progress and maintain required documentation
• Build positive relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and center leadership
• Follow Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland requirements to serve as a qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous professional toddler, daycare, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred
• Experience working specifically with infants or toddlers is a plus
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and team-oriented
• Ability to meet all applicable Maryland childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.