Infant​/Toddler Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on their overall development and learning.

This position requires a strong understanding of childhood development principles, effective lesson planning, and the ability to engage children in meaningful educational activities. This position is for the COLUMBIA location.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with infant/toddler children is highly desirable.
• 45 Growth and Development
• 45 Infant Method and Materials
• Supporting Breastfeeding
• ADA
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes child welfare and development.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote learning in key areas such as math, literacy, and social skills.
• Educate children on various subjects while incorporating fun and interactive teaching methods.
• Monitor and assess children's progress through standardized testing and informal evaluations.
• Provide early intervention strategies for children who may need additional support in their learning journey.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that prioritizes child welfare.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to discuss children's development and address any concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of each child's progress and development milestones.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices in preschool education.

We believe teamwork makes the classroom stronger, and we value staff members who bring kindness, patience, and positive energy to the day.

From helping a child feel comfortable during drop-off to celebrating their first successful potty-training moment, you will be part of many important milestones in a child’s early years.

You will gain hands‑on classroom experience, learn from lead teachers, and build skills in child development, classroom management, communication, and daily childcare routines.