Toddler teachers aid in the cognitive and social development of preschoolers. Working with children through age 5, they must teach the most basic social skills focusing on play-centered learning and creativity rather than intense curricular standards.

Typical duties:

While the activities vary, toddler teachers focus primarily on teaching children to share, express themselves, communicate, and collaborate well with others, follow their curiosity, and further their language and vocabulary development. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching basic skills such as color, shape, numbers, and letter recognition through play
• Planning and implementing a curriculum
• Communicate with parents both in person and through the Brightwheel app
• Helping children develop positive self-images and experience success
• Create a positive relationship with each child in the class
• Encouraging the exploration of interests and developmental social skills
• Developing schedules and routines ensuring physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Teaching children how to play fairly with others
• Guiding challenging behaviors to be acceptable behaviors
• Identifying any physical or mental development concerns in assigned children
• Optimizing children’s developmental, intellectual, and social achievements in class activities
• Creating and leading a supportive, nurturing learning environment that encourages responsibility and motivation
• Keeping the classroom clean and organized with the help of your co-teacher

Who makes a good toddler teacher?

Someone who is:

• Excited by the learning of young children
• Empathetic and caring
• Patient and kind
• Good at planning and organizing
• Creative and flexible
• Enthusiastic about learning
• Passionate yet pragmatic
• Full of positive energy
• Able to have a sense of humor yet remain respectful of differences
• Willing to take risks for the sake of the children
• Knowledgeable in child development and milestones associated with each age group
• Have experience executing a healthy routine which suites the children in the classroom
• Qualified with the proper credentials and degrees

Requirements for this position

• Provide a Registry Certificate within three months of hire
• CPR certification within three months of hire
• Minimally 1 year experience in a childcare center classroom
• Preference will be taken to applicants who have an associates or bachelor’s degree

Benefits for full time employees

• Paid vacation time
• Staff lounge available for breaks
• Discount of at least 50% on childcare
• Positive and engouraging work environment
• Sign on bonus

Hours

The hours are currently 7:25-4:40 Mon-Fri with one half day. The schedule is based on the needs of the classroom and will change as family needs change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, WI 53719: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Registry Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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