Toddler Lead Teacher
About The Position
Join Our Team as a Toddler Lead Teacher (full time)! Where Learning is Child's Play - for kids and for you. At The Children's Workshop, we believe that work should feel meaningful, joyful, and yes - fun! Our classrooms are full of curiosity, creativity, and laughter. From our tiniest infants to our school-age explorers, we create nurturing spaces where children can thrive and where teachers feel supported and valued. We're looking for a passionate, playful, and dependable Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team and help shape the early years of a child's life. What You'll Do As a Toddler Lead Teacher, you'll be an important part of our teaching team. Your day might include: Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and engaging learning experiences for preschoolers Creating a warm, loving, and safe classroom where children feel secure and excited to learn Encouraging exploration, curiosity, and hands-on learning through play, stories, songs, and projects Building strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and co-teachers Modeling positive guidance and classroom management strategies Overseeing daily routines, transitions, and ensuring a clean, organized classroom environment What We're Looking For We'd love to meet you if you are: Caring and nurturing - you love connecting with infants and helping them grow Team-oriented - you work well with others and communicate openly Eager to learn - whether you're just starting out or have experience, you're excited to grow professionally Positive and patient - you bring a calm, supportive presence to the classroom Experience working with children is a plus, but we're happy to train the right person with a passion for early childhood education. Why You'll Love Working Here At The Children's Workshop, we know that happy teachers make happy classrooms. Here's what we offer: A supportive, collaborative team environment Opportunities for professional development and career growth Playtime is part of the job - really! A workplace where your creativity and ideas are encouraged A chance to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development Ready to join a place where learning is child's play? Apply today and help us create joyful beginnings for children and families - and a rewarding career for you.
Requirements
- Caring and nurturing - you love connecting with infants and helping them grow
- Team-oriented - you work well with others and communicate openly
- Eager to learn - whether you're just starting out or have experience, you're excited to grow professionally
- Positive and patient - you bring a calm, supportive presence to the classroom
- Rhode Island: Must be at least 18, hold a High School Diploma/GED, and participate in ongoing professional development. Must be willing to undergo fingerprinting and a background check.
- At least one year of experience working with children is preferred - but we're happy to train the right person who's passionate about early childhood education!
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children is a plus
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus - but not required
- Applicable state certification (if you have it!)
- Experience, a positive approach, and knowledge of RIELDS are a plus.
- Preference given to candidates with CDA credential or college coursework/degree in early childhood education or related field.
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and engaging learning experiences for preschoolers
- Creating a warm, loving, and safe classroom where children feel secure and excited to learn
- Encouraging exploration, curiosity, and hands-on learning through play, stories, songs, and projects
- Building strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and co-teachers
- Modeling positive guidance and classroom management strategies
- Overseeing daily routines, transitions, and ensuring a clean, organized classroom environment
Benefits
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Playtime is part of the job - really!
- A workplace where your creativity and ideas are encouraged
- A chance to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
