Early Childhood Teacher NO NIGHTS WEEKENDS OR MAJOR HOLIDAYS!

Childcare Teacher — $15–$16/hour | NO Nights, Weekends & Major Holidays!

Circle of Friends Early Learning Center

Love working with children and want your evenings, weekends, and holidays for yourself and your family? Join our Circle of Friends!

What we offer

• $15–$16 per hour
• Nights and weekends off
• All major holidays off
• 50% employee childcare discount
• Meaningful work building relationships with children and families
• Fun days filled with play, learning, and discovery

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Infant Toddler Teacher to inspire and nurture the youngest learners in our early childhood education program. In this vital role, you will create a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment that promotes curiosity, social-emotional growth, and foundational skills. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help lay the groundwork for lifelong learning, ensuring each child feels safe, supported, and excited to explore their world. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the critical early years of a child's development.

Duties

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that foster early literacy, motor skills, social-emotional growth, and basic math concepts tailored for infants and toddlers.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive interactions among children.
• Provide attentive toddler care by monitoring health, safety, nutrition, diapering, and hygiene needs in accordance with best practices and regulations.
• Use effective behavior management strategies to promote positive conduct and emotional regulation among young children.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians to share updates on developmental milestones, daily activities, and any concerns.
• Maintain detailed documentation of each child's progress, behavior, and developmental achievements in compliance with mandated reporting laws.
• Collaborate with team members to plan engaging lessons that incorporate physical education, sensory activities, literacy education, and early childhood development principles.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of childhood development instruction specific to infants and toddlers.
• Experience working with children in classroom settings such as daycare centers or preschools.
• Proficiency in curriculum development tailored for early childhood education environments.
• Familiarity with special education needs and early intervention strategies for young children requiring additional support.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
• Classroom management expertise to create organized and safe learning spaces conducive to young learners’ growth.
• Knowledge of mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety regulations.
• Ability to plan lessons that incorporate literacy education, physical activity, math concepts, and social skills development.
• First aid and CPR certification to ensure immediate response in emergency situations.
• Experience teaching physical education or movement activities suitable for toddlers’ developmental stages.

Join us in shaping the future by providing a joyful learning environment where every child can thrive!

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person