Toddler Teacher
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Join Our Team and Help Toddlers Thrive!
Do you love working with energetic toddlers and making a difference during their most important developmental years? We're looking for a caring, creative, and dependable Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children can learn, play, and grow every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment.
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that promote growth and development.
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Complete lesson plans, classroom documentation, and daily routines.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or GED required (college coursework preferred).
- Minimum of one year of experience working with young children, 30 college credit hours, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must successfully complete a medical examination, drug screening, and background check.
- Must meet all Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Office of Child Care (OCC) teacher qualification requirements.
Required Certifications
- 45 Hours Child Growth & Development
- 45 Hours Methods & Materials
- 9 Hours Communication
- ADA Training
- Basic Health & Safety
- Developmental Screening
- Breastfeeding
- SIDS
- Emergency Preparedness
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric First Aid & CPR
- CDA, Credential, or Preschool Qualification Evaluation (PQE), as required
Preferred Skills
- Passion for early childhood education.
- Patient, nurturing, and creative.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Ready to inspire young learners?