Preschool Teacher (Toddlers)
3 days ago
Grand Prairie
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Paid time off As a Toddler Teacher, you will: • Help children learn skills and topics for kindergarten readiness., • Partner with other teachers to implement our proprietary curriculum and have the unique opportunity to use our engaging characters to make TLE a fun place for children to learn, play, and grow., • Maintain quality compliance and health and safety standards throughout the daycare classrooms and programs., • Collaborate with your peers to create a great working environment and a welcoming and engaging daycare space for children., • Communicate with parents and families, sharing their child's latest adventures and achievements through various avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions., • Fill gaps across the center to meet childcare needs.You will focus on:, • Classroom Leadership: Plan, prepare and collaborate to orchestrate a stimulating, welcoming space where children can play, learn, and grow., • Curriculum Implementation: Bring to life our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, adapting your approach to the individual needs of Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children., • Health & Safety: Always prioritize a safe, nurturing environment where children are safeguarded and can thrive.Family Communication: Regularly update parents on their child's progress and milestones, leveraging a mix of mobile apps and in-person discussions., • Center Collaboration: Be a team player. Collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive retention, enrollment, and engagement goals., • Relationship Building: Cultivate warm relationships with families and colleagues, fostering an environment where learning and play coexist effortlessly.Qualifications:, • Educational Background: Must have a high school diploma or GED, meet state specific guidelines for role, including, but not limited to, Infant and Toddler ECE component., • Experience: Must have experience in a licensed child care facility. A deep-rooted passion for early childhood education is essential., • State Compliance: Must meet state specific guidelines for the role, including immunizations, required health and safety training, CPR/ First Aid Certification, and fingerprint clearance through the DOJ., • Caregiving Skills:, • Proven judgment to identify and address potential risks in a childcare setting., • Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding., • Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills., • Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities., • Exhibit high levels of composure, patience, and professionalism at all times., • Maintain cleanliness of common areas and classrooms., • Physical Resilience:, • Demonstrates full range of motion to:, • Stand and walk for extended periods of time without significant discomfort., • Work in outdoor/indoor conditions., • Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds., • Reach, stretch with hands and arms., • Climb or balance., • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl., • Use of a stool or ladder to reach high places as necessary., • Ability to supervise by sight and sound., • Be respectful and kind to children, families, and team members., • Display empathy, compassion, and understanding.As a team member of TLEGP - Forum Drive, you can expect:, • Center Owners who have backgrounds in education and child development., • An experienced Center Director with a passion for early childhood education., • A culture that emphasizes kindness, collaboration, and communication.Compensation: $14-$18 per hour depending on experience and education