Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Signing bonus

🌿 Toddler Educator

Location: Sylvania Children's Center – Toledo, Ohio

Schedule: Full-Time

Program: NAEYC Accredited | Step Up To Quality Gold Rated

About Sylvania Children's Center

Sylvania Children's Center is entering its 35th year this fall as a NAEYC Accredited, Step Up To Quality Gold Rated program. Quality is the most important thing we do — it creates meaningful outcomes for children, positive experiences for families, and real opportunities for growth on our team. We have a big vision for the next 10 years, and the scale we want to achieve starts and ends with having the best educators in our program.

Who Thrives Here

The educators who thrive at SCC are passionate about early childhood — not because it's a job title, but because they genuinely believe these years shape everything that follows.

They plan with intention — observing children's interests and designing experiences driven by them across every developmental domain. They scaffold as each child grows and pivot when the moment calls for it. They build real, daily partnerships with families — genuine two-way communication that earns trust and invites families into the learning.

They embody NAEYC's standards — creating environments that reflect each child's identity and family, upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct, and tying their growth to our Standards of Excellence: Strong Contributor, Difference Maker, and Above & Beyond.

If that's the educator you are — we want to hear from you.

The Role

The Toddler Educator works during one of the most dynamic stages of early childhood — when language explodes, independence kicks in, and big emotions need consistent, skilled guidance. You will plan experiences driven by what your toddlers are curious about, scaffold learning as their skills grow, and hold the kind of classroom that families trust and children thrive in. This role takes real skill and a deep belief that these years matter.

Responsibilities

Plan activities driven by toddlers' interests, across all developmental domains: social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, and creative arts

Use positive guidance strategies and Conscious Discipline to support toddlers through emotional and behavioral challenges

Scaffold learning — adjusting up or down as each child's skills and confidence grow

Facilitate daily routines — meals, toileting, rest, and transitions — with consistency and calm

Build genuine two-way partnerships with families — communicating daily about each child's milestones, activities, and development through Procare and Lillio

Maintain a classroom environment that reflects each child's identity, culture, and family

Maintain classroom safety in compliance with OAC licensing and NAEYC standards

Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development (min. 20 hours/year)

What We Require

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field — required

Must meet Ohio licensing requirements for the toddler age group

Knowledge of toddler development, positive guidance strategies, and NAEYC standards

Strong communication skills and a coachable, growth-oriented mindset

The professionalism and reliability your team and families can count on every day

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience and credentials

Structured onboarding program and Mentor Educator Program

Standards of Excellence performance framework — you always know where you stand and what advancement looks like

14 paid holidays, 8 days PTO, and a Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Paid weekly planning time and professional development

A culture that recognizes and rewards excellence

Real opportunities for growth, advancement, and promotion

Toddlers are loud, unpredictable, and endlessly worth it. If you already know that — this is your room.

Apply today and join a team of Difference Makers at Sylvania Children's Center.