What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher position at Nurturing Bright Minds Learning Center?
Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
Schedule:
Monday–Friday
Scheduling flexibility is required as enrollment continues to grow and staffing needs may change.
Full Job Description
Nurturing Bright Minds Learning Center is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher to join our team.
We are looking for someone who truly enjoys working with toddlers and understands the unique needs of two-year-olds. Our classrooms focus on learning through play, hands-on experiences, positive relationships, and opportunities for children to explore and build independence.
As the Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment while supporting each child’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities for two-year-olds
- Create engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and learning through play
- Support children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
- Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management strategies
- Help children develop independence, confidence, communication skills, and positive relationships
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Follow classroom routines while remaining responsive to the individual needs of children
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families about their child’s day, development, accomplishments, and concerns
- Build positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and leadership
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members
- Follow all center policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety procedures
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Ability to pass all required background checks
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Dependable and able to maintain reliable attendance
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patient, nurturing, and comfortable working with young children
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education setting
- Experience working specifically with toddlers or two-year-olds
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Experience creating lesson plans and classroom activities
- Early childhood education coursework, CDA, or related education
Experience
Childcare or Early Childhood Education: 1 year preferred
Work Setting
- Childcare center
- Preschool
- In-person
What We’re Looking For
The right person for this position is someone who is warm, patient, dependable, and excited to be part of a team. We want a teacher who understands that caring for young children is about more than completing a lesson plan. It is about building relationships, creating a classroom where children feel safe and valued, and helping them learn and grow through everyday experiences.
If you love working with two-year-olds and want to be part of a caring, community-focused early childhood program, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17