Early Childhood Educator - Toddler Teacher

Toddler Educator

We are looking for a qualified Toddler Educator to prepare young children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A Toddler Educator must have a great love and patience for children.

Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and Toddler Educational methods, as well as the ability to engage students and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

1. Benefits & Perks

• A full-time employee is eligible for enrollment in medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as life insurance policy with short- and long-term disability options.
• After an introductory period of 90-days, employees may qualify for paid holidays and paid time off given and renewed annually.
• Employees needing childcare for their own children may enroll their children at a discounted rate based on availability.
• Opportunities for employees pursuing an educational degree (CDA, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, etc.) to continue their own education are supported in sponsorship of grants, scholarships, and other funding options.

1. Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddler-aged students.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach students.
• Observe each student to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
• Guide students to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times.
• Track students' progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the students' backgrounds and psyche.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. Skills

1. Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field required.
• 1 Year of Childcare Experience