Urgently Hiring Younger Toddler Teacher - Elyria

Tiny Town Enrichment Centers; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mon-Fri 9:00–5:00

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville is hiring a Younger Toddler Teacher for children 18 months to 2.5 years old. You’ll create a warm, safe classroom, join hands-on activities, and narrate learning moments on the floor and at tables.

The role emphasizes patience, playfulness, and a commitment to consistency in routines, with CDA or related degrees strongly preferred and CDA support offered. Workdays are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Early childhood education background strongly preferred (CDA/degree).
• Experience in childcare or early education preferred.
• Willingness to pursue CDA if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, predictable classroom where toddlers feel safe to explore.
• Play at their level and support hands-on learning.
• Promote early independence: handwashing, simple choices, peer interactions.
• Guide big feelings with calm, consistent responses.
• Follow 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

Calm demeanor

Narration

Singing

Dancing

Toddler development knowledge

Reliability

Education

CDA

Associate’s Degree in ECE

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE

Job description

About the Role

Our Younger Toddler Teacher helps children ages 18 months - 2.5 years explore their world safely, confidently, and with lots of giggles. We’re looking for someone patient, playful, and fully committed to getting on the floor, building block towers, narrating everything, and celebrating every “I did it!” moment.

What You’ll Do

• Create a warm, predictable classroom where toddlers feel safe to explore
• Play at their level — on the floor, at the table, outside — wherever the 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

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Patient, calm, and able to stay steady during toddler chaos
• Comfortable singing, dancing, narrating, and being silly
• Understanding of toddler development and age‑appropriate expectations
• Reliable, consistent, and able to follow classroom systems
• Experience in childcare or early education preferred
• CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) strongly preferred — and qualifies you for our higher pay tier
• We are willing to support staff in earning their CDA

Pay & Schedule

• $15.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and education
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Why Tiny Town

• Supportive leadership and a fun, family‑focused culture
• Opportunities for training, growth, and earning higher credentials