Toddler Teacher

Mochildcareaware; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of the art center

Paid Trainings

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A childcare organization in St. Louis seeks an Early Childhood Toddler Teacher to manage the classroom and introduce children to age-appropriate activities. The role involves ensuring children's safety and well-being, creating a supportive atmosphere, and complying with state regulations. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a warm attitude towards children, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid trainings and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing to complete infant/child CPR and First Aid training.
• Complete a full background check and pass a health screening.
• Complete a full background check and pass a health screening.
• Able to use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels.
• The ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere.
• Ensure that childcare routines are carried out hygienically.
• Proactively ensure the safety of children through constant supervision.
• Proactively ensure the safety of children through supervision, space arrangement, equipment maintenance, and drills.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment with hygiene, safety, and security of children.

Skills

Warm supportive attitude towards children

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to foster a team environment

Education

High school diploma

12+ Clock Hours in Continuing Education

Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field

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
• Flexible Scheduling