Toddler Teacher

Description

Join Our Team and Help Toddlers Thrive!

Do you love working with energetic toddlers and making a difference during their most important developmental years? We're looking for a caring, creative, and dependable Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children can learn, play, and grow every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that promote growth and development.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Complete lesson plans, classroom documentation, and daily routines.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required (college coursework preferred).
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children, 30 college credit hours, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must successfully complete a medical examination, drug screening, and background check.
• Must meet all Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Office of Child Care (OCC) teacher qualification requirements.

Required Certifications

• 45 Hours Child Growth & Development
• 45 Hours Methods & Materials
• 9 Hours Communication
• ADA Training
• Basic Health & Safety
• Developmental Screening
• Breastfeeding 
• SIDS 
• Emergency Preparedness
• Medication Administration
• Pediatric First Aid & CPR
• CDA, Credential, or Preschool Qualification Evaluation (PQE), as required

Preferred Skills

• Passion for early childhood education.
• Patient, nurturing, and creative.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Ready to inspire young learners?

Summary

Employee Benefits:

·        Insurance package

·        Retirement benefits

·        Paid time off package

·        Tuition reimbursement

·        Student loan forgiveness

·        Employee childcare discount

·        Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Employment Requirements

·        Must be prepared to undergo medical examination, drug testing, and background checks.