Toddler Room Teacher

**Toddler Room Teacher**

**Small Wonders Child Development Center**

**Job Description for Toddler Room Teacher**:
**Qualifications**:

- A high school graduate or equivalent.
- Cleared of any criminal record.
- CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certifications upon hire.
- DCF certified which requires 45 hours of DCF training.
- Mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in a classroom.
- Punctual, and have mínimal unexcused absences.
- Aware of the unique needs of toddlers and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
- Able to lift up to 30 pounds
- Sit for short periods of time on the floor

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide a safe and loving environment for the toddlers.
- Assist children in feeding themselves food that are appropriate and provided by parents.
- Change diapers as needed.
- Supervise toddlers on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys.
- Assist toddlers when going down for nap.
- Provide daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for toddlers.
- Write lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service.
- Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends.
- Communicate daily activities, through an App, regarding eating, sleeping, and diaper changing.
- Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.