Lead Toddler Teacher

All Around Children•Strongsville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

All Around Children is seeking an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher for its childcare and preschool center in Strongsville, Ohio. The teacher creates a caring, educational atmosphere for children ages 2–3, supports their growth and development, builds strong relationships with families, and collaborates with a team of early childhood professionals. The role includes developing and delivering an age-appropriate curriculum, observing and documenting children’s progress, maintaining a safe and healthy classroom, communicating with families, and training, supervising, and mentoring teachers. The position offers hourly pay of $16.00–$22.50, depending on experience and credentials, and an industry-leading benefits package. All Around Children is a family-owned and operated childcare business that has provided care and education since 2008. It operates eight learning centers across Northeast Ohio and describes its staff environment as creative and caring, with opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

Requirements

At least one year of child care experience working in a licensed ODJFS child care program.
Current physical and ability to pass a BCI/FBI background check.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and young children.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate with a team of teachers and support staff.
Reliable and compassionate, with the ability to create a warm, nurturing, and responsive environment for children and families.
Maintain a clean and neat appearance.
Dependable, with a good record of punctuality and daily attendance.
Current legal authorization to work in the United States.
Tdap and MMR vaccinations.
TB screening.
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on child-sized furniture or the floor for extended periods.
Ability to repetitively lift and move children weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working in a moderately noisy environment.
Preparedness to assist children in emergency situations.
Physical ability to stay within arm’s reach of children to ensure their safety.
Participation in safety drills, including relocating children and potentially moving cribs containing multiple children to designated safe areas.
Endurance to work outdoors for prolonged periods in varying conditions and temperatures throughout all seasons.

Nice To Haves

CDA, associate degree, or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Career Pathways Level 3 certification, preferred for Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

Design and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that promotes toddlers’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Observe and assess toddlers’ development and progress, and provide guidance and support to families.
Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment and follow licensing and accreditation standards.
Collaborate with teachers and support staff to plan and carry out daily activities and routines suited to each child’s needs.
Communicate regularly and effectively with families, including updates on children’s progress and developmental milestones.
Maintain accurate and timely records of children’s progress, attendance, and developmental milestones.
Participate in professional development opportunities and staff meetings to stay informed about early childhood education practices.
Train, supervise, and mentor teachers.
Lead parent conferences.