Toddler Lead Teacher
Location
Middletown
Type
Full Time
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Full-Time
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Create and maintain a warm, nurturing, organized, and engaging early learning environment specifically designed for young toddlers
- Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily learning experiences
- Plan and lead circle time, music and movement, art, sensory exploration, early literacy activities, dramatic play, and hands-on learning experiences
- Encourage emerging language and communication skills through conversation, songs, stories, repetition, modeling, and intentional interactions
- Support children as they develop independence with age-appropriate skills and daily routines
- Provide opportunities that strengthen fine and gross motor development, problem-solving, curiosity, and cognitive growth
- Support toddlers as they begin developing important social-emotional skills, including expressing their needs, interacting with peers, taking turns, and beginning to understand emotions
- Recognize that toddlers develop at different rates and adapt activities and teaching approaches to meet individual developmental needs
- Establish predictable routines and transitions that help young children feel safe, confident, and successful
- Use positive, developmentally appropriate guidance techniques to support toddler behaviors
- Observe and document children's development, accomplishments, emerging skills, and areas for continued growth
- Maintain active supervision and ensure the health and safety of all children throughout the school day
- Assist children with meals, diapering, toileting readiness, handwashing, rest time, and other caregiving routines while recognizing these moments as opportunities for learning and connection
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families
- Communicate professionally with families about their child's day, development, accomplishments, and classroom experiences
- Work collaboratively with assistant teachers, fellow educators, and school leadership
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and inviting classroom
- Follow all center policies, licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and company procedures
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and ongoing training
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
The Learning Experience - Middletown
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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