Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

63 Babylon Tpke | Freeport, NY 11412 Phone: 516-421-1144 | Email:admin@rsgla.orgJob Title: Toddler Teacher Reports To: Program DirectorFLSA Status: Non Exempt Prepared: March 2024Position Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing the daily routines of the toddler room, for engaging toddlers in developmental activities, supervising the assistants, and ensuring the safety of the toddlers by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Greets children and parents/guardians professionally and enthusiastically each day.Maintains a happy, sanitary and relaxed atmosphere in the toddler room by following daily procedures and routines.Prepares, executes, and discusses toddler feeding routines with parents/guardians to meet individual needs. Instruct assistants in this responsibility.Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.Works with team lead to provide lesson plans on a weekly/monthly basis to be approved by the director.Work closely with the team lead in a team teaching atmosphere and share pertinent information, suggestions, and ideas regularly.Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, computer, and physical activities.Teaches children appropriate toddler curriculum including but not limited to the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, hand washing, and potty training.Develops and maintains a positive and confidential relationship with the parents of every child, including thorough communication about the program and each child’s progressChanges toddler’s diapers or clothes as needed, adhering to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring the cleanliness of work areas and proper disposal of diapers.Prepare and execute a nap time routine to include creating a relaxing environment for the toddlers.Maintains written documentation of each child's daily activities including but not limited to diapering, feeding, and sleeping habits, and forwards reports to parents/guardians.

"63 Babylon Tpke | Suite 1 | Freeport, NY 11412 Phone: 516-421-1144 | Email: admin@rsgla.org

Completes accurate attendance sheets daily, tallies the number of toddlers in attendance, and notifies the Lead Teacher of absences.Administers and documents toddler medications following Ready Set Grow Learning Academy's policies and M.A.T. training.Remains aware of talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies, or problems of each child.Maintains work areas in a sanitary and attractive manner including, but not limited to sanitizing high chairs, tables, microwaves, kitchen countertops, and sinks after feedings and at the end of each day.Washes and inspects children’s toys daily or more often as needed for sanitary and safety concerns.Ensures that toys and equipment are returned to appropriate places by the end of the day unless otherwise directed.Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the special needs of toddlers.Works closely with the lead teacher in a team-teaching atmosphere and shares pertinent information, suggestions, and ideas regularly.Attends parent/guardian, staff, and conference meetings as scheduled.Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses, or other aspects of professional growth. Must be up to date with any state-required training.Work alongside and delegate responsibilities among toddler assistants in completing essential duties, procedures, and routines of the toddler room. Ensure that the work schedule is being followed by assistants.Promotes and fosters each toddler’s positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.Ensures all childcare supplies are sufficient and reports any additional supplies needed to the lead teacher.Reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate party for follow-through.Adheres to all established policies, procedures, and code of ethics.Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, co-workers, and parents /guardians.Performs other related duties as assigned.

"63 Babylon Tpke | Suite 1 | Freeport, NY 11412 Phone: 516-421-1144 | Email: admin@rsgla.org"

Skills:

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal Relations

Family / Child Relations

Customer Service

Math Aptitude

Computer Skills

Listening Skills

Negotiations

Organization

Planning

Professionalism

Reading Skills

Time Management

Creative / Artistic abilities

Public Speaking

Presentation Skills

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field

OR

Child Development Associate credential, or, 9 college credits in Early Childhood, ChildDevelopment or a related field, with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate credential and Two years’ experience related to caring for children

In addition to the above, 1 year of specific training and/or experience in infant or toddler care which may be demonstrated by obtaining an Infant Toddler Child Care credential

Certificates and Licenses:

Qualified by the Office of Children & Family Services, CPR & First Aid certification is required after hiring and must be maintained.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand

Walk

Sit

Climb or Balance

Stoop

Kneel

Crouch

Crawl

Use hands & reach with hands and arms

Talk and hear

Taste and smell

Frequently lift to 35 pounds

Have specific vision abilities, such as close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus