Lead Toddler Teacher

Join Our Teaching Team

Bedford Child Development Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher for our one-year-old classroom.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for early childhood education and understand the unique developmental needs of toddlers. This position requires an educator who can provide a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment while building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Bedford Child Development Center is a locally owned, play-based early childhood program that has served families in our community since 2005. Our teachers are valued professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children every day.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in Early Childhood Education or a higher early childhood degree
• Have previous experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting
• Be at least 18 years old
• Meet all State of Michigan childcare licensing requirements
• Be able to pass a comprehensive background check
• Be willing to complete required health, safety, and professional development training
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification or complete certification within the required timeframe
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, professionalism, patience, and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Create a loving, responsive, and secure environment for one-year-old children
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences
• Use the Creative Curriculum to support children’s physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development
• Provide attentive sight-and-sound supervision at all times
• Follow all classroom ratios, health procedures, diapering procedures, sanitation requirements, and licensing regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom
• Establish consistent classroom routines while responding to each child’s individual needs
• Support children in developing early communication, independence, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills
• Use positive guidance strategies consistent with Conscious Discipline
• Complete lesson plans, child observations, developmental documentation, and classroom records
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families regarding their child’s daily experiences and development
• Enter accurate daily reports, meals, diaper changes, naps, activities, and photos into the Playground childcare app
• Work collaboratively with assistant teachers, administrators, and other classroom staff
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, center events, and team-building activities
• Follow all Bedford Child Development Center policies and procedures.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about working with toddlers
• Warm, patient, nurturing, and energetic
• Dependable and committed to consistent attendance
• Organized and able to lead a classroom team
• Comfortable communicating with families
• Able to work cooperatively and receive feedback
• Creative and enthusiastic about hands-on, play-based learning
• Committed to professional growth and high-quality early childhood education
• Able to lift, carry, sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and actively participate in children’s daily routines and play.

Benefits of Working at Bedford Child Development Center

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Free or reduced childcare
• Paid professional development
• Paid classroom planning time outside of the classroom
• Paid holidays for qualifying Head Teachers who hold a CDA or higher
• Support for continuing education
• Direct deposit with biweekly pay
• Birthday and employment anniversary celebrations
• Teacher appreciation dinners and recognition activities
• Team-building events
• Coffee, tea, and an on-site snack shack
• Beautiful classrooms and plentiful teaching materials
• Creativity and flexibility when implementing curriculum
• A supportive, team-oriented, and positive workplace culture
• Friendly and engaged families
• Supportive administrators and coworkers
• Opportunities for advancement through a fulfilling early childhood career ladder
• The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and the community.

Our Core Values

Our team is guided by the following core values:

Passion Teamwork Trust Excellence Communication Joy

We are seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher who will demonstrate these values through their interactions with children, families, coworkers, and center leadership.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.28 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18