Lead Toddler Teacher

This is a role for someone passionate about Early Childhood Education At Equally Created we strive to have a hardworking and passionate team, advancement opportunities, plus friendly co-workers and families that will value youand your hard work

The teacher helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and collaborates in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. They must be able to communicate, listen, be reliable, and work well with others in a team environment. We are looking for someone passionate about Early Childhood and the impact it has on children's futures.

Key Responsibilities

Child-Centered Learning:

• Facilitate the social, emotional, and cognitive development of toddlers through engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Create a stimulating and safe learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and independence.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement creative and play-based lesson plans tailored to the developmental needs of toddlers, in accordance with child-led, trauma-informed, and Conscious Discipline curriculum.
• Foster language development, motor skills, and social interactions through carefully designed activities.
• Collaborate with the Curriculum Coordinator for monthly lesson planning.

Basic Care and Needs:

• Attend to toddlers' basic needs, including feeding, diapering, and nap time routines.
• Encourage the development of self-help skills and independence in toddlers.

Effective Communication:

• Establish open lines of communication with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on toddlers' activities, milestones, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with colleagues and directors, attend team meetings, and actively contribute to a supportive teaching environment.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and secure classroom environment.
• Implement emergency procedures as required.

Professional Development:

• Participate in continuous professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in toddler education.
• Stay informed of relevant research and trends in early childhood education.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate effectively with fellow teachers, directors, and staff to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to a positive team culture that fosters collaboration and mutual support.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Professional childcare experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of early child development.
• Dependability.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• AA or bachelor's Degree preferred but not necessary
• A willingness to pursue further education and training to grow and develop in a chosen profession

Physical Requirements

• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, and talk to and hear voices at many levels. You may also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person