What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Toddler Teacher position at Creche Day Schools?
Creche is looking for a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team!
The most important characteristic of our team is that we LOVE working together to support families. Creche Day School is a place for people to work better, together. We treat each other and the children we serve as family.
Our teachers are excellent at planning fun, educationally-focused hands-on curriculum for children. Our team is experienced, dedicated, and has a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. We measure our success by the quality relationships we build with each child and their family. This requires us to be self-starters, effectively manage orderly classrooms, and oversee activities cooperatively. Creche is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to work in one of our 1-2 year old classrooms.
A typical week might include :
- Meeting each child where they are, getting messy (sometimes), and having FUN together!
- Planning and executing weekly lesson plans based on children's development and NAEYC Accreditation Standards;
- Coordinating with co-teachers to create classroom projects, allowing time for the supplies to be prepared;
- Encouraging children's learning through play on a developmentally appropriate level;
- Engaging in professional conversation with parents, team members, and children;
- Managing your classroom to ensure quality, safety, state ratios, and sanitation guidelines are met;
This Position might be for You:
If you have two or more years of experience in working with early childhood-age children and ONE or more of the following:
- Bachelors or Associates Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related study; OR
- Child Development Associate certificate plus two years teaching in a licensed child center or preschool; OR
- At least 24 hours of academic college credit within Early Childhood or Education related studies and three months experience in a licensed preschool or childcare center
All applicants must be able to meet the physical and mental demands of the position, including the ability to actively engage with young children, lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and respond swiftly to their needs. Applicants agree to maintain full and unimpaired abilities while on duty, including abstaining from the influence of alcohol or any other substances that could impact performance or compromise safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Manhattan, KS 66503 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manhattan, KS 66503: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17