Toddler Teacher: Grow Language, Independence & Joy

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville is seeking a Toddler Teacher to support a classroom of active toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. You will foster independence, language development, and social-emotional skills through hands-on activities and structured routines.

Experience in early childhood is preferred, and candidates should meet state licensing requirements for toddler teaching. Join a team focused on safe, nurturing care and positive family communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood is preferred.
• Candidates must meet or be willing to work toward meeting state licensing requirements for toddler teaching.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers, including sensory play, early language development, fine/gross motor activities, and simple learning concepts.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and predictable classroom environment.
• Support children’s social-emotional growth through positive guidance, modeling, and gentle redirection.
• Help toddlers build independence through routines, self-help skills, and structured transitions.
• Communicate professionally with families about daily activities, progress, and classroom needs.
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and daily routines.
• Complete required documentation, attendance, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with coworkers and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Follow all state licensing rules, center policies, and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Classroom management

Education

Early childhood education coursework

Credential preferred

Job description

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville is seeking a Toddler Teacher to support a classroom of active toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. You will foster independence, language development, and social-emotional skills through hands-on activities and structured routines.

Experience in early childhood is preferred, and candidates should meet state licensing requirements for toddler teaching. Join a team focused on safe, nurturing care and positive family communication.