Toddler Lead Teacher

Foundation Operations - South Carolina LLC•Charleston, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Smart Cookies is a child care center focused on supporting the social, cognitive, emotional, and educational development of children in a safe, nurturing environment. Its Savannah Highway center serves infants through 36 months, while a second campus serves children ages 3 through 6. The Toddler Lead Teacher helps create a positive, developmentally appropriate classroom and serves as a caring role model for young children.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Experience working with young children.
Ability to bend, stoop, and run to keep up with active young children.
Strong communication and interaction skills with children and parents.
Compassion, respect, and patience for young children.
TB test and physical before the start date.
Successful completion of an FBI and SLED background check.
Complete 15 hours of training annually, including 5 hours in child growth and development, 5 hours in curriculum activities for children, and remaining hours in health, safety, or other child care-related topics.
Current Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
If transporting children, a valid Class C driver's license with a clean Department of Public Safety record and 2 hours of transportation training annually.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or child care experience.
Completion of the South Carolina Early Childhood Credential (ECD 101).
At least 6 months of experience in a regulated child care facility.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.
Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Document attendance, food program compliance, developmental milestones, accident reports, and daily communication with parents.
Use positive guidance techniques.
Collaborate respectfully and professionally with team members to support the children and school family.