Lead Toddler Teacher

Job DescriptionJob Description

Tiny Town Childcare and Learning Center is hiring for our lead toddler position.
Position Overview
The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
• High School Diploma / G.E.D.

• Associates in ECE or CDA preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to be on feet for prolong periods of time.
• Is able to get on floor to play with children.
• Have the ability to lift 50lbs or more
• No weekends or holidays We are also closed the last Friday of every month for deep cleaning of our facility.Weekly pay via direct deposit Hourly wage is determined by experience and education.Tiny Town Childcare and Learning Center is an equal opportunity employerSerious inquires

Company DescriptionWe are a faith-based company that has provided childcare for over 10 years. Our focus is on the family, we are here to help families and guide children to success through learning and play. Our company has ample room for growth, we value our staff and go above and beyond to take care of them.Company DescriptionWe are a faith-based company that has provided childcare for over 10 years. Our focus is on the family, we are here to help families and guide children to success through learning and play. Our company has ample room for growth, we value our staff and go above and beyond to take care of them.

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