Nurturing Toddler Teacher

Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Children's Day School is seeking a passionate and dedicated toddler teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for working with young children and a strong understanding of early childhood development. This role is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing engaging classroom environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of toddlers.

• Develop and implement age‑appropriate lesson plans and activities that align with the ELDS/CT DOTS.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Observe and document each child's progress, growth and milestones.
• Communicate with parents, providing updates of their child's activities, development and needs.
• Supervise and monitor students at all times, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Collaborate with other teachers and the administrative team to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Facilitate play‑based and hands‑on learning experiences to encourage curiosity, exploration and problem‑solving skills.
• Participate in parent‑teacher conferences.

• Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Previous experience working with toddlers in a classroom setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate well within a team environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).

• A big smile and sense of humor.
• Flexibility.
• Incredible patience.
• Ability to work well as a team member.

Robust benefits package:

• Medical (Anthem) – flexible plan options to suit employee’s needs.
• Vision (Anthem) – optional, premiums start at less than $3.00 per paycheck.
• Dental (Cigna) – $1,500 annual maximum benefit; orthodontia included for children.
• Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha) – $25,000 at no cost to employee.
• Retirement: 403B plan with up to 3% match.
• Employee Assistance Plan – available 24/7, completely confidential.
• You’ll become eligible on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

We are an inclusive environment and all children are accepted without regard to race, gender, religion, and ethnic origin.