Toddler Teacher — Play-Based Learning & Family Collaboration

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care; Danvers (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care is seeking a Toddler Teacher to join a warm, professional team dedicated to developmentally appropriate play and inquiry-based learning. You will support daily routines, implement curriculum with the Lead Teacher, and build strong relationships with children and families in a Massachusetts environment.

The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, safety, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Teacher certification (Infant/Toddler).
• Understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required).
• Must pass state and company required background checks.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Teacher or strong assistant ready to step into a teacher role.
• Experience with inquiry based, Reggio-inspired, or play based learning (required).
• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. multiple times a day.
• Must be able to stand, lift, sit, run and move around most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive care that supports secure attachment and emotional development.
• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate, sensory-rich experiences
• Maintain consistent routines that support feeding, sleeping, diapering, and daily care needs
• Observe and document infant development to support individualized care
• Maintain a calm, safe and clean classroom environment
• Communicate respectfully with families through daily updates
• Ensure constant communication supervision and compliance with Massachusetts EEC health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher and center staff

Skills

Responsive caregiving

Infant/Toddler development

Team collaboration

Effective communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler certification

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care is seeking a Toddler Teacher to join a warm, professional team dedicated to developmentally appropriate play and inquiry-based learning. You will support daily routines, implement curriculum with the Lead Teacher, and build strong relationships with children and families in a Massachusetts environment.

The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, safety, and collaboration with staff.