Preschool Toddler Teacher

Turtle Rock Preschool, a premier NAEYC accredited school, has an immediate opening for a Toddler Teacher for children 12-24 months old in our nursery program. This individual would teach a classroom with the support of 2-3 other Toddler Teachers. Candidate must possess the ability to educate and care for children of various ages while maintaining a structured and safe environment.

Candidate must be comfortable working with others as well as speaking to parents. Job Requirements: Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units, including the following courses:

1. Child Development
2. Child, Family, Community
3. Early Childhood Curriculum/Practicum/Guidance
4. An infant-specific course Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans Minimum of 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility Clean background check and medical clearance Reliable transportation The ideal candidate will have: Desire to support early childhood social, emotional, and cognitive development Belief that play can be cognitively rich Excited to tackle the challenging work of supporting a classroom inclusive of learning experiences that balance academic rigor and developmentally appropriate practices A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Demonstrated success working in a high-performing school setting Exceptional organization and planning skills Superior communication skills Committed to collaborating and working as part of a co-teaching team and a larger early childhood team Able to communicate effectively with parents, both in person and in writing This position requires a schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and is considered a full-time position with generous benefits. http://www.turtlerockpreschool.com/