Toddler Teacher
About The Position
As a Toddler Teacher at Merryhill School, you will nurture the growth, curiosity, and early development of toddlers. You will provide a secure, joyful classroom environment where children can build confidence and independence through structure, exploration, and warm, responsive caregiving. The role includes planning age-appropriate learning experiences, supporting children's daily routines and development, communicating with families, and maintaining a safe classroom in accordance with licensing standards and school policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education, including coursework in child development, curriculum, and family/community.
- Deep patience, nurturing instincts, and a genuine love for toddlers and early learning.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with children and families.
- Reliability, collaboration, and commitment to high-quality care and education.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak English; often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements; and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
- Regularly hear and use clear vision, with or without correction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care setting.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum focused on sensory exploration, early language, gross and fine motor development, and social-emotional growth.
- Foster a consistent and comforting daily routine that supports toddlers’ need for structure and security.
- Encourage independence through gentle guidance, responsive caregiving, and purposeful play.
- Collaborate with fellow early childhood educators and school leadership to align instructional practices and care standards.
- Communicate daily with parents through verbal updates, digital reports, and informal check-ins.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment aligned with licensing standards and school policies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and sick days
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition discounts for your children
- Professional development
- Education reimbursement and partnerships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
