Lead Toddler Teacher

Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Toddler Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This role requires a commitment to early childhood education and the ability to engage with children in a positive and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote learning through play and exploration.
• Manage classroom activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students and create weekly lesson plans.
• Utilize behavior management techniques to maintain discipline and encourage positive interactions among children.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress, needs, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with other educators and staff to create a cohesive learning experience.
• Provide early intervention strategies for children who may require additional support.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and developmental milestones.
• Create monthly newsletters for families and set up special events
• Yearly educator evaluations
• Maintaining children and staff files to meet regulation and program expectations
• Staff meeting participation as a leader
• Classroom set up and organization
• Working in classrooms as needed to support children, educators, or ratio coverage when circumstances arise.

Skills

• Strong understanding of classroom management techniques and strategies for engaging young learners.
• Experience working with students in a preschool or childcare setting is essential and a MUST.
• Ability to develop lesson plans that align with educational standards while being creative and fun.
• Proficiency in behavior management practices to foster a positive classroom environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience in a school setting is mandatory.
• Strong technical skills – especially for: Brightwheel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Docs
• Patient, calm and loving personality
• a Massachusetts background check including fingerprinting is required prior to beginning employment, as well as medical clearance from a physician
• current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
• EEC Essentials Training 2.0 Certificate and both Potential Provider Training's done before hire
• Ability to step into a classroom at any time needed
• Be able to implement curriculum, activities, and routines including circle time, structured lessons/activities, snack and meal times, light cleaning, diaper changes and potty training

Education

• EEC Lead Teacher Certified Toddler

Experience

• Preferred 2+ years working in a preschool or Toddler setting

Join us in shaping the future of our youngest learners by providing them with the foundational skills they need to thrive!

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person