Full-Time Toddler Teacher
About The Position
The Child Development Center at The J is hiring a full-time teacher for a toddler classroom. The center serves children ages 12 months through five years and provides a secure, inclusive environment for children of all faiths and cultures. Drawing on The Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline, teachers create activities that support children’s self-esteem, independence, cooperative skills, problem-solving, and development. Children may also participate in age-appropriate swimming lessons and enrichment classes such as cooking, art, and science. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compensation is $17–$21 per hour. The J describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and welcomes members, students, and employees of all faiths.
Requirements
- Experience working with children in a licensed environment.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential.
- Frequent standing, walking, carrying, and repetitive motions; occasional sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing or pulling, climbing, and stooping or crouching.
Nice To Haves
- A degree (CDA, AA, BA, BS, or MA) in Early Childhood Education or a related subject area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create a classroom environment that promotes learning through open-ended activities, materials, and an engaging environment.
- Develop weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of children’s development.
- Maintain KDHE requirements in classrooms at all times.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with parents through daily, weekly, and monthly formal and informal communication.
- Build and maintain relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers.
- Understand The Creative Curriculum and the components required for a center-based classroom.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation and assessment based on developmentally appropriate skills.
- Plan periodic parent-teacher conferences to discuss each child’s developmental progress, needs, and goals.
- Adapt the program to individual children’s needs, interests, challenges, talents, and learning styles.
- Assist with supervising teaching assistants or volunteers in the classroom.
- Maintain positive communication with administrative team members.
- Attend assigned training and professional development opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid holidays and personal floating holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan contribution and match.
- Free family membership, including access to the Fitness Center and pools.
- Discounts on preschool, summer camp, after-school care, and more.
- Paid professional development.
- Opportunities for paid continuing education (CDA).
- Competitive wages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
