What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher position at Kiddie Academy of Lockport?
Overview
As the Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher, you’ll create a safe, engaging classroom where toddlers can explore, learn, and build confidence. You’ll guide daily routines, develop age-appropriate lessons, and partner with families to support each child’s growth. Your impact: Thoughtful teaching and responsive toddler care help children feel secure while strengthening the skills they need for their next learning steps.
Duties
- Develop curriculum and lesson plans that introduce early literacy, math, movement, and childhood development through play.
- Lead teaching and child development instruction; observe children’s progress and adapt activities to their needs.
- Manage classroom routines and behavior with consistent, age-appropriate guidance.
- Communicate with parents about children’s learning, behavior, and well-being; collaborate on support, including special education or early intervention needs.
- Maintain a safe childcare environment, follow child welfare practices and mandated reporting laws, and apply first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures when needed.
Requirements
- Experience working with children and teaching young children; toddler care, preschool teaching, or other classroom experience is valuable.
- Knowledge of early childhood education, child development, literacy education, behavior management, and classroom management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with students and families.
- Familiarity with special education, early intervention, child welfare, and mandated reporting laws is preferred.
- First aid and CPR credentials are preferred. Preschool or private school experience, tutoring, physical education, standardized testing, and math instruction are additional assets.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20