Toddler Lead Teacher
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Toddler Teacher (Lead)
Are you the kind of educator who sees a room full of energetic toddlers and thinks, "Challenge accepted"? Do you believe that a day filled with finger paint, endless curiosity, and breakthrough "aha!" moments is the absolute best way to spend a career?
Toddler Teacher (Lead)Are you the kind of educator who sees a room full of energetic toddlers and thinks, "Challenge accepted"? Do you believe that a day filled with finger paint, endless curiosity, and breakthrough "aha!" moments is the absolute best way to spend a career? If you have a heart for early childhood education, a deep love for working with little ones aged 18 to 38 months, and a desire to weave faith, love, and learning together, Hetty's Brilliant Minds wants you!
We are a Christian childcare center in Watervliet, NY, dedicated to nurturing the whole child spiritually, academically, and developmentally. We are looking for a Lead Toddler Teacher who is ready to inspire our youngest learners to explore, grow, and thrive.
Let's be honest: teaching toddlers is a workout for your body, mind, and spirit. We make sure you are fully supported with a benefits package:
- Vacation Time to rest and recharge
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance to help you grow your own brilliant mind
- Employee Discounts on childcare
- Commuter Benefits. Pre-tax dollars used for travel
- Referral Programs because great people know great people
As our Lead Toddler Teacher, you are the director of discovery. You won't just be managing a room; you'll be creating an environment where success is celebrated, and learning is an adventure.
- Design the Adventure:
Plan and execute engaging, curriculum-based lessons - Nurture & Guide:
Help toddlers master the big stuff: sharing, expressing emotions, communicating, playing fairly, and expanding their vocabularies - Lead the Team:
Provide leadership, guidance, and inspiration to assistant teachers and volunteers in your classroom - Partner with Parents:
Keep families in the loop on their child's incredible milestones, progress, and daily achievements - Track the Growth:
Observe, document, and assess each child's development - Keep it Safe & Sound:
Maintain a vigilant, safe, and loving environment ensuring health and safety protocols are strictly followed - Local:
You are ready to work at our center in Watervliet, NY 12189
You are patient, creative, and resilient. You know how to turn a transition into a song, a spill into a learning moment, and a routine into a fun game.
- Experienced:
You have at least 2 years of experience in a childcare setting, with a specific soft spot for the toddler age group (18-38 months) - Credentialed:
You hold a CDA in Infant/Toddler (an Associate Degree is a major plus!) - Certified:
You are current with your MAT, First Aid, and CPR certifications
- Vacation Time to rest and recharge
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance to help you grow your own brilliant mind
- Employee Discounts on childcare
- Commuter Benefits. Pre-tax dollars used for travel
- Referral Programs because great people know great people
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