Toddler Teacher - Growth & CDA Support in Playful Learning

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Professional growth

Family-focused culture

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center – Kent and Painesville is seeking a Younger Toddler Teacher to support children ages 18 months through 2.5 years. You will be on the floor with kids, narrating activities, and helping them grow confidence and independence in a safe, playful environment.

This role requires patience, creativity, and the ability to follow classroom routines, licensing rules, and center policies. Strong communication with families and teamwork with colleagues is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or early education preferred.
• CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred to qualify for higher pay tier.
• Ability to follow classroom systems and routines.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, predictable classroom where toddlers feel safe to explore
• Play at their level - on the floor, at the table, outside - wherever learning happens
• Support early independence skills like handwashing, simple choices, and gentle peer interactions
• Guide toddlers through big feelings with calm, consistent responses
• Follow all state licensing rules, safety procedures, and center policies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment
• Communicate with families and leadership in a positive, professional way
• Work as part of a team to keep routines smooth and kiddos happy

Skills

Patience

Team player

Communication

Narration

Singing/Dancing

Education

CDA

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center – Kent and Painesville is seeking a Younger Toddler Teacher to support children ages 18 months through 2.5 years. You will be on the floor with kids, narrating activities, and helping them grow confidence and independence in a safe, playful environment.

This role requires patience, creativity, and the ability to follow classroom routines, licensing rules, and center policies. Strong communication with families and teamwork with colleagues is essential.