Toddler Teacher

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LOCATION | A Child’s Place – Devon, 524 Sugartown Rd, Devon, PA 19333

A Child’s Place Early Learning Center is seeking a full-time, on-site, Lead Toddler Teacher who will be responsible for the supervision and care of our young children ages 1.5-2 years. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with the Toddler team. Our Toddler teachers work to promote the social, emotional, academic, and physical growth of our students. All of our classroom teachers and assistants are also responsible for building positive, professional relationships with our parents and families to support open and continuous communication.

The ideal lead teacher would be comfortable working alongside other Toddler staff, conforming to an established schedule and routine, and participating in the facilitation of the day to day tasks including serve lunch, bathroom, circle time, centers, and independent activities. Ideally this individual would also have experience planning and implementing age appropriate activities based on a prepared curriculum as well as designing and utilizing age appropriate classroom management.

• Supervise group of Toddlers in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual activities, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Design an environment that responds to the children’s individual developmental levels and interests
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, sing-a-longs, and storytelling
• Ensure that parents receive adequate information about their child’s experiences at the center through daily contacts, reports, and photographs
• Provide constant, supportive and professional communication with coworkers, parents, and children

• 18 or older — Required
• High School Diploma or GED — Required
• 2 years (2,500 hrs) of verifiable experience working with children — Required
• 1 year of verifiable experience as a Lead or Assistant Teacher in an Early Learning/Elementary education setting — Preferred
• Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or a related field — Preferred
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background/clearance checks
• Maintain an employee file in accordance with DHS and ACP regulations

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Have the mobility required to ensure the safety of the children.
• Work with children on the floor.
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather.
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children with DHS licensing safety requirements.
• Perform light duty cleaning.
• Light typing and word processing
• Starting rate: $/hr (Starting rate is contingent upon qualifications and experience provided)

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance – Health Care Premium for Single-Payer partly covered by Employer. Employee responsibility is approximately $30.00 per pay. Spouse and Family coverage plans also available.
• Long / Short Term Disability Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Employee Child Tuition Discount (50% tuition)
• Employee Referral Program

A Child’s Place, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our company. We seek to employ individuals based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the position’s responsibilities. All applicants can expect a fair and completed evaluation of their resume.