Toddler Teacher
About The Position
The Learning Experience - Bristow is hiring a caring, energetic Toddler Teacher to create engaging learning experiences and support toddlers through developmental milestones. The teacher helps children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn while supporting their growing independence, language development, relationships, and hands-on exploration. The role implements The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through play-based activities and supports children's early language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. It also includes caregiving routines, observing and documenting developmental progress, communicating with families, collaborating with fellow teachers, and maintaining a safe, clean, organized classroom in accordance with Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous professional experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare, daycare, or early childhood education setting.
- Strong understanding of toddler development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
- Experience managing classroom routines and supporting positive behavior.
- Patient, nurturing, dependable, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Must meet applicable Virginia childcare licensing, background screening, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences for toddlers.
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through play-based activities.
- Support early language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Engage children through sensory play, art, music, movement, and hands-on exploration.
- Encourage independence, communication, and positive peer interactions.
- Support diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions.
- Use positive behavior guidance and maintain consistent classroom routines.
- Observe and document children's developmental progress.
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Maintain active supervision and a safe, clean, organized classroom.
- Follow Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance for eligible employees
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with available company match
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts, including employee childcare discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
