Infant / Toddler Teacher

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us as an Infant/Toddler Teacher. You’ll bring a caring attitude, creative nature, and excellent communications and collaboration skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. 

essentials duties & responsibilities

• ensures the daily health, safety, and emotional well-being of all children.


•  implement all policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures.


• plans and leads engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that promote curiosity and exploration.


• supervises and supports children during all classroom and outdoor activities, including meals and transitions. must conduct name to face process at each transition


• maintains a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment.


• completes required documentation such as attendance, daily reports, and incident forms.


• communicates regularly with families and conducts parent-teacher conferences.


• collaborates with and directs classroom support staff to ensure smooth daily operations.


• attend staff meetings, school events, and professional development as required.


• ensure classroom materials and equipment are properly used and maintained.


• assists with staffing coverage when needed to support classroom and academy operations.


• performs other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the academy.


• must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. consistently throughout the workday.

qualifications

• associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood field is preferred


• must meet all requirements stipulated by the maryland state to qualify as a lead teacher for infant and toddler 


• classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is must


• highly professional and dependable