Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and passionate Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team. Our Lead Toddler Teacher will Plan and implement the daily curriculum for children in the classroom. Practices and models Conscious discipline in the classroom. Oversees and coordinates the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs and positive guidance. Maintains classroom records and development checklist (ensures Assessments/ASQs are completed in a timely manner). Ensures that the classroom and other play areas are consistently clean and safe. Informs parents of their children’s progress on a daily basis. Supervises and directly activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom. Keeps the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families and the program.
Responsibilities:
● Plans and implements the MultiPrep curriculum activities and lesson plans that promote children’s social,
emotional, physical and cognitive development. Implements the program schedule for the classroom, outdoor
time, meals, snacks and special activities.
● Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state regulations and counsels children when social, academic
or adjustment problems arise. Practices and models Conscious Discipline at all times.
● Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal
records and attendance.
● Ensure assessments/ASQs are conducted in a timely manner.
● Establishes developmentally appropriate room arrangement, decor and learning environment in the classroom
as outlined by the Ivy Kids operations/curriculum guidelines.
● Has a strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards. Understands and follows all Ivy Kids Critical
procedures. Ensures that all assistant teachers also understand and follow all Critical procedures.
● Plans formal and informal parent conferences with the Director’s/Education Director’s guidance at least twice a
year.
● Provides written communication to parents via procare and daily reports. Ensures that daily schedules are posted
for parents. Maintains the classroom bulletin boards.
● Sends parents Procare updates via photos and videos of their children.
● Assists children with potty training.
Qualifications:
The lead teacher must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education and experience. Must have a CDA or at least 2 years experience working in early education.
● Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children. Must be able to
effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
● The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and making a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.
Please come into into center with a Drivers License or State ID to fill out application, have background check run, and talk to the Center Director. If you do not come in to the center to apply, the application is not considered complete.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
- No nights
Work Location: In person