Toddler Lead Teacher

Amherst H Wilder Founda•St. Paul, MN

17d•$23 - $26

About The Position

Create a warm, nurturing classroom for toddlers ages 1–3 Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families Use trauma-informed and relationship-based strategies to support children's emotional regulation, sense of safety, and resilience Partners with families using empathy, active listening, and strength-based communication Collaborate with coworkers in ways that promote trust, psychological safety, and mutual respect Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Early Head Start standards Support social-emotional development through play, routines, and intentional interactions Observe and document children’s growth to individualize learning using the TS Gold observation tool. Partner with families and colleagues to support the whole child and whole family Ability to effectively relate and communicate with people of varying multi-ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Capable of using good judgment in daily teaching situations, and in interactions with staff, parents and community volunteers. Use a computer and related software applications

Requirements

BA in Child Development
Must pass background study
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Experience in Early Head Start or Head Start
Background in trauma-informed or relationship-based care
Experience working with diverse families and communities
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and engage in floor-level activities with children

Responsibilities

Create a warm, nurturing classroom for toddlers ages 1–3
Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families
Use trauma-informed and relationship-based strategies to support children's emotional regulation, sense of safety, and resilience
Partners with families using empathy, active listening, and strength-based communication
Collaborate with coworkers in ways that promote trust, psychological safety, and mutual respect
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Early Head Start standards
Support social-emotional development through play, routines, and intentional interactions
Observe and document children’s growth to individualize learning using the TS Gold observation tool.
Partner with families and colleagues to support the whole child and whole family
Ability to effectively relate and communicate with people of varying multi-ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Capable of using good judgment in daily teaching situations, and in interactions with staff, parents and community volunteers.
Use a computer and related software applications

Benefits

health
dental
employer-matched 401(k)
PTO
paid family, medical and caregiver leave
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
employee wellness programs
professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training
Wilder's employee resource groups
Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)