Toddler Lead Teacher Daycare & Early Childhood Education
1 day ago
Westwood
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free uniforms, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development About This Role Do you love working with energetic, curious toddlers? The Learning Experience River Vale is hiring a Toddler Lead Teacher to guide our busy and joyful toddler classroom. This age is all about language growth, independence, and explorationand youll play a key role in shaping those early experiences. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a classroom, building routines, and helping toddlers learn through movement, play, and positive guidance. What Youll Be Responsible For • Oversee the daily flow of a toddler classroom, • Create a structured, nurturing, and engaging learning environment, • Support language development, social skills, and early independence, • Plan and lead age-appropriate activities including art, music, movement, and sensory play, • Guide assistant teachers and maintain consistent classroom routines, • Communicate daily with families about progress, routines, and milestones, • Ensure compliance with NJ childcare licensing, health, and safety standards What Were Looking For • High school diploma or GED required, • Experience working with toddlers in a childcare or preschool setting required, • Understanding of toddler development and classroom management, • CPR/First Aid preferred (or willingness to obtain), • Dependable, energetic, and confident leading a classroom What We Offer • $17 per hour, • MondayFriday schedule, • Supportive leadership and team environment, • Paid training and growth opportunities, • Employee childcare discount