Toddler Teacher

Toddler Teacher

Salisbury Christian School - Salisbury Christian School (Early Learning Center) - Salisbury, Maryland

Job : 5835028

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

DESCRIPTION: Salisbury Christian School is accepting applications for a full-time Toddler Teacher at our Early Learning Center. We are seeking a nurturing, energetic, and creative educator who displays genuine care for young children and the ability to effectively manage a developmentally appropriate environment that promotes academic, social/emotional, and spiritual growth. Applicants should hold (or be willing to obtain) qualifications as an Infant/Toddler Teacher according to the Maryland Office of Child Care (bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred) and be prepared to articulate an active faith in Jesus Christ.

JOB PURPOSE: A Lead Teacher in Salisbury Christian School's Early Learning Center is more than a caregiver — they are a disciple-maker who brings their faith into every dimension of classroom life. This role encompasses all aspects of planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional and child care program grounded in a Biblical worldview, supporting the educational, spiritual, social, and emotional development of children in the Infant, Toddler, or Pre Kindergarten-2 classrooms.

ELC Lead Teachers guide and encourage young learners at every stage of early development while nurturing their growth in Christ.

• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental characteristics of age group(s) taught.
• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical integration, assessments, and resources.
• Provide care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, feeding, changing diapers, cleaning rooms and toys, et cetera.
• Develop and encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, sharing, et cetera.
• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
• Support children in learning positive behaviors and providing guidance or approved discipline, as needed.
• Maintain documentation and records as required.
• Work cooperatively with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
• Demonstrate ability to inspire learning and cultivate relationships with students.
• Assist with enlarging the vision and mission of Salisbury Christian School.
• Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling.
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices.
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities.
• Keep the Administration adequately informed of serious student issues.
• Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and Administration.
• Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.

• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
• Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration.

• Have received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
• Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
• Be in whole-hearted agreement with…