Lead Teacher Infant and Toddler

Kiddie Academy•Abingdon, MD

126d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Kiddie Academy of Abingdon, the corporately owned Academy, has a rewarding opportunity for a patient, flexible, and nurturing person to join our team as a Full Time or Part Time Lead Teacher in our infant classroom. You’ll enjoy being part of a passionate and collaborative culture in an environment that has enhanced health and safety protocols. Kiddie Academy professionals make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day through our proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum, which has tailored programs for all ages. If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you. You’ll use your caring attitude, creative nature and excellent communication skills in the classroom to foster curriculum-based play. Among your responsibilities will be: Planning and implementing engaging lesson plans that align with Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials® curriculum. Providing general classroom supervision, which includes personal care, hygiene and positive guidance for the children. Prepare materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in active play. For infants, using the New Beginnings program within Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials Curriculum, to reinforce individuality, and support development within a loving, nurturing environment. For toddlers, using the Discovering Me program within Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials Curriculum as a guide through sensory based learning experience.

Requirements

1-year minimum early childhood education work experience
45 Hour Infant Toddler Certification required
Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state of Maryland and local regulatory agencies
Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high and pass a medical exam/physical

Nice To Haves

90 Hour Preschool Certification is preferred in addition.

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing engaging lesson plans that align with Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials® curriculum.
Providing general classroom supervision, which includes personal care, hygiene and positive guidance for the children.
Prepare materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in active play.
For infants, using the New Beginnings program within Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials Curriculum, to reinforce individuality, and support development within a loving, nurturing environment.
For toddlers, using the Discovering Me program within Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials Curriculum as a guide through sensory based learning experience.