Two Year Old Teacher
8 days ago
Mesquite
Job DescriptionDescription: Two-Year-Old TeacherPosition Summary We are seeking a caring, patient, and dependable Two-Year-Old Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment. The teacher will support each child’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities, consistent routines, and positive interactions. Key Responsibilities • Plan and lead developmentally appropriate lessons, play experiences, art projects, music, movement, and sensory activities., • Maintain a warm, welcoming, and well-organized classroom., • Provide attentive supervision and ensure children’s safety at all times., • Support children with toileting, diapering, handwashing, meals, rest periods, and other daily care routines., • Encourage language development, independence, sharing, cooperation, and positive social skills., • Use positive guidance techniques to manage behavior and help children express their emotions appropriately., • Observe and document each child’s development, progress, and individual needs., • Communicate regularly and professionally with families about classroom activities and their child’s day., • Maintain accurate attendance, incident, meal, and developmental records., • Clean and sanitize classroom materials, toys, equipment, and changing areas., • Follow all center policies, licensing requirements, health procedures, and emergency protocols., • Collaborate with assistant teachers, administrators, and other staff members., • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development., • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of children and families.Requirements: Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required., • Early childhood education coursework, Child Development Associate credential, or related degree preferred., • Previous experience working with toddlers in a childcare or preschool setting preferred., • Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification., • Ability to meet all state licensing, background-check, and training requirements., • Knowledge of toddler development and age-appropriate classroom practices., • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills., • Patient, dependable, energetic, and compassionate., • Ability to build positive relationships with young children and their families.Physical Requirements, • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds., • Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, stand, and move quickly when needed., • Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors., • Ability to perform diapering, toileting, feeding, cleaning, and other caregiving responsibilities.Schedule This is a [full-time] position. M-F with occasional staff meetings, training sessions, or special events outside regular classroom hours. Compensation and Benefits Pay range: $14-$17.50 based on experience and qualifications Benefits may include [paid time off, health insurance, childcare discounts, 401k, paid holidays, and professional-development assistance]. Equal Opportunity Statement Fractal Education Group- Children's Safari Private school is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any status protected by applicable law.