Urgently Hiring Younger Toddler Teacher Elyria

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

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