Toddler Lead Teacher

Job Duties

• Create a warm, nurturing classroom for toddlers ages 1–3
• Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families
• Use trauma-informed and relationship-based strategies to support children's emotional regulation, sense of safety, and resilience
• Partners with families using empathy, active listening, and strength-based communication
• Collaborate with coworkers in ways that promote trust, psychological safety, and mutual respect
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Early Head Start standards
• Support social-emotional development through play, routines, and intentional interactions
• Observe and document children’s growth to individualize learning using the TS Gold observation tool.
• Partner with families and colleagues to support the whole child and whole family
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with people of varying multi-ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Capable of using good judgment in daily teaching situations, and in interactions with staff, parents and community volunteers.
• Use a computer and related software applications

• BA in Child Development
• Must pass background study
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in Early Head Start or Head Start
• Background in trauma-informed or relationship-based care
• Experience working with diverse families and communities
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and engage in floor-level activities with children

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$23.00 - $26.00 / Hourly

55104

Full Time

On-site

2353

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.

We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training. You will also have access to Wilder's employee resource groups, and other opportunities available to all employees.

Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./