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Childcare / Daycare Toddler Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Teachers are the pillars of every community, igniting a passion for learning in children that lasts a lifetime! Join us on this educational journey and GROW with us!

JOB SUMMARY :

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA has an IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us our team as a Toddler Teacher (1-2 years old). You’ll enjoy being part of a passionate and collaborative culture in an environment that has enhanced health and safety protocols. Kiddie Academy professionals make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you’re motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

APPLY NOW :

https : / / kiddieacademy.com / academies / harrisburg -pa / join /

or email your resume to harrisburg- pa@kiddieacademy.net

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

You’ll use your caring attitude, creative nature and excellent communication and collaboration skills in the classroom. Among your responsibilities will be :

  • Craft weekly lesson plans using Kiddie Academy's unique Life Essentials® curriculum, catering to the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of every child.
  • Enrich playtime with linguistic tools and activities, deepening conversations to enhance learning, critical thinking, and emotional stability.
  • Delight in watching your students flourish, routinely observing and assessing each child's growth using our tools.
  • Foster a trusting bond with your students' parents through consistent written and spoken communication, parent-teacher meetings, and incident updates.
  • Uphold your students' health and comfort by ensuring a neat, safe, and tailored classroom environment.
  • Collaborate with your co-teacher to evenly distribute daily responsibilities.
  • Contribute to building a united and uplifting team alongside fellow staff members.

EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS :

An Applicant who STANDS OUT will have the following

  • Completion of High School or GED program
  • Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Associate or Bachelors in Early Childhood education or related human, family, health fields or CDA
  • Ability to obtain required childcare clearances – State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
  • Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
  • Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
  • Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
  • Meets background check eligibility

    • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS :

    At Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA, we offer you :

  • Highly competitive pay
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Child Care Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Generous Paid time off and wellness days
  • On-Site Paid Training & Ongoing Professional Development including assistance for obtaining CDA credentials
  • 401(k)
  • Other supplementary insurance / benefits

    • SCHEDULE :

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    • WORK LOCATION : IN-PERSON

  • Harrisburg :  3901 North Progress Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110

    • About Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care

    The Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care system has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 350 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, Kiddie Academy provides quality educational child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on activity-based, hands-on learning that makes it fun for children and teachers. We believe that nurturing a lifelong love of learning is an asset that children can carry from our Academies into their homes and communities.

    Kiddie Academy® of Harrisburg, PA an independently owned and operated franchise, is an equal opportunity employer.

    Connect your career ambitions to your community commitment at Kiddie Academy.

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