Childcare/Daycare Toddler Teacher – Ones & Twos Classroom

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA • Harrisburg, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg is hiring Toddler Teachers for its Ones & Twos classrooms. Teachers plan and lead weekly activities using the Life Essentials® curriculum, support toddlers’ language and confidence, manage care routines, guide developmental milestones, record children’s development, communicate with families, and maintain a clean, safe classroom. Teachers work alongside a co-teacher and receive hands-on support from management.

The position is full-time in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with Monday–Friday, eight-hour day shifts and no nights or weekends. Hiring is immediate. Candidates must be able to obtain Pennsylvania childcare clearances. The employer offers paid on-site training and ongoing professional development, along with financial or tuition support toward early childhood education credentials.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience working with children in a professional setting.
• Must be able to obtain Pennsylvania childcare clearances: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, FBI fingerprinting, and NSOR check.
• Must be able to get down to a toddler’s level and safely lift children up to 40 pounds, including in and out of cribs and cots, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Dependable, a strong team player, and calm under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• A CDA, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Experience with classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly activities using Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials® curriculum, including sensory play, music, movement, early language, and reading.
• Talk and play with toddlers to build their vocabulary and confidence.
• Handle diapering, mealtimes, naps, and daily routines.
• Guide potty training, transitions, sharing, and self-feeding.
• Observe and record each child’s development using assessment tools.
• Keep families connected through daily updates, photos, and conversations at pickup.
• Keep the classroom clean, safe, and set up for exploring.
• Share the day’s work with co-teachers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and wellness days.
• Childcare employee discount.
• Paid on-site training and ongoing professional development.
• Financial or tuition support for earning a CDA, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree.
• Supplemental insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED