Full-time Lead Toddler Teacher needed— Come Grow With MI School!

Do you love the energy, curiosity, big feelings, funny conversations, and nonstop discoveries that come with toddlers?

MI School in Riverside, Rhode Island is looking for a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher to join our bilingual early learning community.

Our Toddler classroom is busy, joyful, and full of growth. We are looking for someone who can create a calm, nurturing classroom while also bringing structure, creativity, and strong leadership to the teaching team.

At MI School, toddlers learn through play, movement, music, stories, sensory exploration, art, early science, Mandarin exposure, outdoor play, and lots of hands-on discovery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the daily operation of the Toddler classroom
• Develop and implement weekly curriculum and lesson plans based on children’s developmental needs, interests, our school-wide learning themes and RIELDS
• Create engaging learning experiences in early literacy, math, science, art, sensory play, music, movement, and social-emotional development
• Adapt activities for different developmental levels within the classroom
• Create a safe, warm, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Guide daily routines including transitions, meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, and outdoor play
• Support children in learning to communicate, regulate emotions, build independence, and develop positive relationships
• Observe children’s development and use those observations to guide future curriculum planning
• Work closely with the assistant teacher and provide clear direction, support, and teamwork
• Communicate professionally and warmly with families
• Collaborate with other teachers and school leadership
• Bring forward ideas to improve curriculum, routines, and the overall classroom experience

We Would Love to Meet You If You:

• Have experience working with toddlers in an early childhood setting
• Meet Rhode Island requirements for a Lead Teacher, or are close to meeting them
• Enjoy curriculum planning and feel comfortable creating developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans
• Understand how toddlers learn through play, repetition, movement, sensory experiences, and relationships
• Are dependable, patient, organized, and confident managing a classroom
• Communicate well with both families and coworkers
• Enjoy mentoring and working as part of a team
• Stay calm and positive during busy moments
• Take initiative and notice what needs to be done without always waiting to be asked
• Care deeply about helping young children feel safe, capable, and excited to learn

Early Childhood Education coursework or a degree in ECE, Child Development, Education, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Why MI School?

MI School is a small bilingual English–Mandarin early learning center where teachers are encouraged to bring their own ideas, creativity, and strengths into the classroom.

Our program combines play-based learning with early literacy, math, STEAM, music, movement, cultural learning, and hands-on exploration.

Teachers at MI School have room to be creative and contribute their own curriculum ideas while working within our school-wide learning themes and developmental goals.

We value teachers who want to grow professionally, contribute to the school community, and help make the classroom better—not simply follow a daily schedule.

If you love toddlers, enjoy creating curriculum, like leading a classroom, and want to work somewhere your ideas matter, we would love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• 1st aid and CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverside, RI 02915: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21