Toddler Teacher Job Amherst area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Benefits

Set Schedule 8-5pm
AAL Sick Time (accrual based)
Paid Weather Closures (full time only)
Paid Holidays (full time only)
MA Sick Time (up to 40 hours)
Free Childcare (enrollment dependent)
IRA with Company Match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children ages 15 months to 2.9 years and is committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The Toddler Teacher will support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development while fostering positive relationships with families and fellow educators.

Our teachers play an essential role in helping young children build confidence, independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities aligned with the program's curriculum and state early learning standards.
Support children's social-emotional growth by modeling positive behavior, teaching problem-solving skills, and encouraging independence.
Observe, assess, and document each child's developmental progress, maintaining accurate records and portfolios as required.
Supervise children at all times, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, and field trips.
Assist with daily care routines, including diapering, potty training, feeding, handwashing, and other hygiene practices while maintaining children's dignity and comfort.
Prepare and maintain an organized, clean, and stimulating classroom environment with age-appropriate learning materials.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child's daily activities, developmental milestones, and classroom experiences.
Collaborate with teaching staff and administrators to support program goals, classroom management, and continuous improvement.
Maintain compliance with all licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and center policies.
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to remain current with best practices in early childhood education.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED

Required experience and education to meet the Hiring Requirements as outlined by Early Education and Care
CPR/First Aid Training/Certification (Re-Certified as Needed)-we can assist with certification if needed
Ability to successfully pass the background record check requirements and compliance with the understanding that background record checks will need to be completed every 3 years working in Early Education and Care
Completion of Early Education and Care (EEC) Essentials 2.0 and refreshed annually based on EEC Requirements
Ability to complete and maintain annual professional development hours (as required by EEC up to 20 hours annually)
Ability to provide immunization records for MMR, as well as an annual physical exam certifying your ability to meet essential job functions and requirements

PREFERRED

Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 15 months to 2.9 years.
Experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood setting.
Experience using developmental assessments and classroom management strategies.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Skills & Competencies

Warm, patient, and nurturing demeanor
Excellent classroom management skills
Creativity and enthusiasm for hands-on learning
Strong teamwork and collaboration
Professionalism and reliability
Effective communication with families and coworkers
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements (Essential)

Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. from the ground to the waist (or slightly above)

Ability to walk and move freely throughout the classroom, outside, and during emergency situations

Occasionally push and pull with arms up to a force of 25lbs (moving furniture, tables, cribs (with or without children), etc.)

Ability to change positions frequently between standing and sitting as required by the needs of the classroom

Ability to squat as required by the needs of the classroom

Ability to repetitively stoop or kneel for an extended period

Ability to bend and twist at waist, bend at knees, and bend at waist for extended periods of time (and repetitively)

Exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises

Ability to hear and respond to children during emergencies and organized play

Ability…