Toddler Teacher

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Job Summary Teaching staff are responsible for planning and delivering high-quality educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This role involves facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting childrens social and emotional development, and ensuring children are supervised at all times in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Essential Functions Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests Create, maintain, and enhance intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and experiences Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members Ensure childrens health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and adherence to safety and compliance standards Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver high-quality programs and foster creative, supportive workplaces Work Environment Expectations Demonstrate positive, respectful interactions with children and youth Maintain safe emotional and physical learning environments Ensure punctuality, regular attendance, and active engagement Participate in both indoor and outdoor programming Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age Follow safety guidelines, report concerns, and remain calm during emergency or first-aid situations Physical & Environmental Conditions Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including safe weather conditions Conduct visual safety inspections and implement preventative measures Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling Lift and carry materials up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varied surfaces Adapt to childrens physical levels by sitting, kneeling, or squatting Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required Qualifications & Experience Education Education and permit requirements may vary by program and age group One of the following is required: 24 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, plus required general education units, or Associate degree or higher in ECE, Child Development, or a related field, or Valid Teacher Permit or higher issued by the appropriate credentialing authority Experience & Skills Two years of experience in a group care or teaching environment with a consistent age group preferred One year of experience supervising adults or equivalent coursework preferred Strong classroom management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills Effective organization, time management, and curriculum documentation abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team environment Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs

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