We are looking for a qualified Toddler Caregiver to prepare small children for preschool by easing them into organized education. You will provide a caring, loving, and enriching environment. A toddler caregiver must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and early childhood educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in preschool.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddler children
• Employ a variety of age-appropriate educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, sign language, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s daily progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Experience as an Infant/Toddler Childcare Provider
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and early preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR/First Aid

*Pay is determined by previous qualifications and experience*

Hours for this position: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. , 2:30-6:30 p.m (Monday - Friday)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person