Floater Teacher for Infant/Toddler/Preschool Classrooms
About The Position
East Gate Kids is seeking a warm, playful, patient Two-Year-Old Teacher for its 5-Star, Reggio-inspired early learning center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role focuses on building relationships with toddlers and supporting their independence, language development, friendships, emotional growth, and curiosity through respectful guidance and play-based learning. The teacher creates a safe, nurturing, engaging classroom; follows children's interests; supports daily care routines; observes and documents development; and partners with families and fellow educators. The position is in person and involves working comfortably with multiple age groups, from infants through preschoolers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.
- Comfort working with multiple age groups, from infant through preschool.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Physical ability to meet job requirements, including lifting up to 30 pounds, movement, and standing.
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Ability to pass all state-required background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Early Childhood Education coursework, a CDA, or a degree.
- Experience specifically with toddlers or two-year-olds.
- Interest in pursuing additional ECE credentials through the ECECD Scholarship pathway.
- Familiarity with Reggio-inspired or play-based early childhood education.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm, welcoming classroom where two-year-olds feel safe, respected, and confident.
- Plan and support engaging, play-based experiences inspired by children's interests and developmental needs.
- Encourage language development, independence, problem-solving, and early social skills.
- Guide children through big emotions, conflicts, and transitions using positive, respectful approaches.
- Support daily routines, including diapering, toilet learning, meals, handwashing, and rest time.
- Observe and document children's learning and development.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and inviting classroom environment.
- Build meaningful relationships with families and collaborate with fellow educators.
- Follow New Mexico childcare licensing, health, safety, and program requirements.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage after 90 days.
- Up to 80 hours of PTO annually, plus 12 or more paid or unpaid holidays.
- A full week off at Christmas and closure for major holidays.
- Free childcare in the center's 5-Star program.
- ECECD Scholarship support to earn a degree while working.
- Ongoing paid training and professional development.
- Free uniforms and parking.
- A respectful, supportive, purpose-driven team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
