Childcare Lead Toddler Teacher

Milton•Milton, MA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to start fresh and are passionate about helping young children learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential? Begin your new career by joining a team of motivated and committed educators who want to play a pivotal role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners. If you are compassionate & collaborative and are looking at forming lasting relations with children, colleagues, families and the community, The Goddard School in Milton, MA could be the right fit for you. Our School: The Goddard School in Milton is a brand-new state of the art premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social. Physical and academic success for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our regarded and renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play-based learning. We want to attract and retain the educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture, environment, and tools they need to be successful in their respective roles. Role Summary: The Lead Toddler Teacher at The Goddard School - Milton will have the exciting opportunity to lead a group of young learners and create a positive and engaging learning environment. This individual will be responsible for providing nurturing, safe and high-quality care to toddlers, while also collaborating with parents and other team members to ensure children's developmental needs are met. This is a full-time, individual contributor role located in Milton, Massachusetts with a highly competitive salary and performance bonus.

Requirements

A 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree)
Previous experience working with toddlers or in a childcare or educational setting
EEC Certification preferred (will work to get you certified)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Availability to work between the hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm
Meet state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Nice To Haves

EEC Certification preferred (will work to get you certified)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a dynamic and developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers
Advance physical and intellectual competencies by adapting program activities to meet needs of the children
Create a warm, nurturing, and safe environment for toddlers to learn and grow
Communicate appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members
Capture and communicate child's daily activities and progress
Collaborate with other team members to plan and participate in school events and activities
Follow all health and safety guidelines set by the school and state regulations
Continuously engage in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education