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Lead Toddler Teacher (1s / 2s)

Lead Toddler Teacher (1s / 2s)

REAtlanta, GA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Join a caring team serving toddlers 12–24 months. You’ll create a calm, joyful classroom with consistent routines, sensory-rich activities, and gentle guidance. Partner with families through daily notes and milestone updates while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Duties

  • Plan developmentally appropriate experiences for 12–36 months (sensory play, music / movement, language, early math, outdoor gross-motor).
  • Maintain safe, nurturing routines : diapering / toileting readiness, handwashing, meal / snack setup, and safe sleep / naptime practices.
  • Use positive guidance that supports emotional regulation and social skills (sharing, turn-taking).
  • Observe document milestones; share daily notes / photos and monthly progress with families.
  • Keep the classroom clean, organized, and compliant with state health / safety standards (sanitizing, labeling, documentation).
  • Collaborate with teammates; complete required training and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

  • CDA, TCC, or ECE coursework / degree (or actively pursuing).
  • 1+ year center-based experience with toddlers (1–2 years).
  • Skill in family communication and teamwork; calm, patient, reliable.
  • CPR / First Aid (or ability to obtain promptly) and ability to meet background check requirements.
  • Able to lift / carry toddlers and bend / kneel for caregiving tasks.
  • Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education.
  • Experience with toileting readiness , toddler lesson planning, or documentation apps.
  • Bilingual abilities.
  • Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Discounted childcare for staff
  • Competitive pay
  • Insurance
  • Professional development advancement pathways
  • Flexible scheduling (FT / PT)
  • Supportive, energetic team culture
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