The Toddler Teacher is responsible for leading a teaching partnership, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of a busy Toddler Classroom. Teachers must understand a toddler's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Toddler Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. This is a recently constructed classroom and is beautifully decorated and furnished with all new materials-and you will have the exciting opportunity to be our very first Toddler Teacher! This position is full time and offers a $300.00 sign-on bonus upon completion of the probationary period.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development. EQIT a plus!
• Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Toddler CDA, Associate's Degree in early childhood education, or in a related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Trinity Early Learning Academy values its employees and offers a team oriented, faith-based facility where one can expect to be treated with respect in a warm, friendly and mutually supportive environment. We recognize the importance of our staff by offering:

• Competitive Wages
• Regular Salary Increases
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Christmas Break
• Funeral Leave
• Paid Snow Days