Toddler Teacher- Toddler Program Expanding

Acquire4Hire; Wolcott (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid sick/vacation days

1 week unpaid off end of June

1 week unpaid off end of August

1 week unpaid off between Christmas &/

Major holidays off unpaid

Small Private Preschool

Small class size 8 students with 2-tea

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a nurturing Toddler Teacher for a full‑time schedule in Connecticut. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, support early learning, and maintain a safe classroom with two teachers.

Flexible hours and a right-at-home vibe are valued as part of a small private preschool environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, prior toddler experience, and CT-compliant first aid, CPR, and medication certifications.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with toddlers or in early childhood settings.
• First aid certification as per CT requirements.
• CPR certification as per CT requirements.
• Medication administration certification as per CT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lessons to support social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Encourage self-expression and flexible, positive behavior reinforcement.
• Attend to basic needs and maintain a clean, safe classroom.
• Potty training and mediating conflicts between students.
• Liaise with families to discuss progress and home life insights.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing learning environment with two teachers present.

Skills

Childcare experience

First aid certification

CPR certification

Medication certification

Patience and communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Status: Full Time (30+ hours)

About This Role

Job description

Position Title: Toddler Teacher

Work Status: Full Time (30+ hours)

Hours

Flexible Schedule Monday through Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm or 8:30am to 2:30pm

Start

We are looking to fill this position to start now

Pay

Hourly rate $17+ depending on Experience and/or Education

We are searching for a nurturing toddler teacher to ensure that the basic and educational needs of our students are met. As a toddler teacher, you will be required to prepare and deliver classroom activities, communicate with staff and parents, Work with co-teacher and ensure that the learning environment remains safe at all times. You should also be an excellent role model for our students.

To be successful as a toddler teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of the contextual factors that shape early childhood development.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

What You'll Do

• Planning and implementing lessons designed to facilitate students' social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Encouraging self-expression through understanding, flexibility, and behavioral reinforcement.
• Tending to students' basic needs.
• Potty training
• Mediating conflict between students.
• Modelling appropriate behaviors.
• Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• evaluate and improve the physical environment of the classroom to create opportunities that meet the changing needs of the developing children.
• Liaising with families to gain insight into students' home lives.
• Tracking and informing parents of students' progress.
• Attending parent and staff meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear criminal record.
• Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting.
• First aid certified per CT requirements
• CPR certified per CT requirements
• Medication certified per CT requirements
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to get down on childs level for playing and engagement
• Warm, approachable disposition.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A passion for early childhood development.

Nice To Haves

Qualifications

• Love working with children
• Enthusiastic
• Organized
• Creative
• Caring

Benefits

Benefits

Benefits

• 5 paid sick/vacation days
• 1 week off at the end of June (unpaid)
• 1 week off at the end of August (unpaid)
• 1 week off between Christmas and New Year’s (unpaid)
• Major holidays off (unpaid)
• Small Private Preschool
• Small class size 8 students with 2 teachers per class
• Enthusiastic and Energetic Team
• No medical benefits