Toddler Teacher: Nurturing Early Learning & Growth

John Learning Center; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven environment

Relationship building with families

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

St John LutheranLearning Center in Wisconsin is seeking a caring, energetic early childhood educator to support growth and development of children aged 12 to 24 months. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom environment that invites curiosity, play-based learning, and routine.

Responsibilities include supervising toddlers, planning developmentally appropriate activities, supporting routines, and communicating progress to families.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants or toddlers in a child care, preschool, or early learning environment.
• Understanding of child development for ages 12–24 months.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate activities for young children.
• Strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain attentive, calm, and responsive in a busy classroom setting.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive daily care and supervision for toddlers ages 12 to 24 months.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support language, motor, social, and emotional growth.
• Maintain a warm, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Support children during routines such as meals, diapering, naptime, handwashing, and transitions.
• Use positive guidance strategies to encourage respectful behavior and emerging independence.
• Observe children and communicate developmental progress, needs, and daily updates to families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain consistent classroom practices and a positive team culture.
• Follow health, safety, and licensing requirements at all times.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, care routines, and classroom activities.

Skills

Experience with toddlers

Child development knowledge

Activity planning

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Safety and cleanliness

Team collaboration

Education

Early childhood coursework/credential

CPR/First Aid willingness

Job description

Position Overview

Here at St John LutheranLearning Center We are seeking a caring, energetic, and attentive early childhood educator to support the growth and development of children ages 12 to 24 months. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, and age-appropriate learning through play and routine-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive daily care and supervision for toddlers ages 12 to 24 months.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support language, motor, social, and emotional growth.
• Maintain a warm, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Support children during routines such as meals, diapering, naptime, handwashing, and transitions.
• Use positive guidance strategies to encourage respectful behavior and emerging independence.
• Observe children and communicate developmental progress, needs, and daily updates to families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain consistent classroom practices and a positive team culture.
• Follow health, safety, and licensing requirements at all times.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, care routines, and classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants or toddlers in a child care, preschool, or early learning environment.
• Understanding of child development for children ages 12 to 24 months.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate activities for young children.
• Strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain attentive, calm, and responsive in a busy classroom setting.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with families and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Early childhood education coursework, credential, or certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Prior experience with toddler routines, diapering, and developmental observation.

What We Offer

• A supportive and mission-driven environment focused on early learning and care.
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A collaborative team culture that values compassion, consistency, and quality care.

Additional Information

This position requires a dependable, flexible, and nurturing professional who enjoys supporting young children during a critical stage of early development. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong commitment to high-quality care.