Infant Toddler Teacher

Job Title: Infant Toddler Teacher
Job Location: Brooklyn, New York
Company Name: Beanstalk Academy
Organization Name: Beanstalk Academy
Company Slogan: Grow Tall With Us

Job Summary:

Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an Infant Toddler Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will ignite a love for learning from the very start. As an Infant Toddler Teacher at Beanstalk Academy, you will create a warm, engaging environment tailored to the developmental needs of infants and toddlers, fostering growth in literacy, social skills, and emotional well‑being.

Your dedication will help lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity, making a meaningful impact on each child's journey.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement age‑appropriate curriculum that promotes early literacy, math skills, physical development, and social‑emotional learning tailored to infants and toddlers.

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive behavior management.

• Plan engaging lesson activities that support childhood development milestones and incorporate Montessori or other educational philosophies as appropriate.

• Provide attentive toddler care by monitoring health, hygiene, nutrition, and safety standards in compliance with childcare regulations.

• Manage classroom routines including diapering, feeding, nap times, and transition activities with patience and consistency.

• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about each child's progress, behavioral updates, and developmental milestones.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure classroom management strategies are effective and aligned with early intervention practices for children needing additional support.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or currently pursuing.

• Prior classroom experience working with infants and toddlers in licensed childcare centers or preschool settings is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, behavior management techniques, and early intervention strategies.

• Experience in curriculum development focused on literacy education, sensory activities, and physical education for young children.

• Familiarity with standardized testing methods used to assess early learning outcomes is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Background in special education or working with children requiring additional support enhances your candidacy.

• Excellent communication skills to foster collaborative relationships with families and team members committed to child welfare.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: $19 - $21 HOURLY

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance