Toddler Teacher

Company Description

Edgewater Early Learning Center is located in Edgewater, Colorado. We are a small, privately owned early childhood education center dedicated to creating a warm, family-like environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our team is passionate about providing high-quality care, meaningful relationships, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for every child.

Role Description:

This is a full-time role for a Lead Toddler Teacher. You will be responsible for implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment, and teaching fundamental skills to young children. The role also involves communicating effectively with parents and caregivers and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal learning and growth opportunities for toddlers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $21-23 per hour, based on education and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Paid time off; 401(k) with company match up to 3%; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities
• Career Growth: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Lead Teacher/ECT qualification under Colorado Department of Early Childhood requirements (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience in Education and Teaching, particularly with toddlers
• Strong Communication skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and team members
• Training or certifications related to early childhood education are preferred
• High school diploma or higher; an associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus
• 2 years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)

Knowledge, Skills And Physical Requirements

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Active engagement throughout the day including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to ~60 lbs.
• Ability to fulfill cognitive and interpersonal aspects of a classroom leadership including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Edgewater Early Learning Center extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.