Toddler Teacher - 2 year old room

Chambliss Center for ChildrenTennessee, United StatesOn-sitePart-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 6 days ago

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About this role

Do you enjoy helping young children learn, grow, and discover the world around them? Chambliss Center for Children's Red Bank Center is looking for a dependable, caring, and enthusiastic teacher to join our toddler team and work with children who are 2 years old. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families while making a positive impact every day. This is a full-time position.

Why Join Chambliss?

- Competitive Pay - Your starting pay is based on your education and experience:

Starting at $11 per hour with a high school diploma and little experience

- Starting at $13 per hour with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

- Up to $18-$19 per hour for candidates with additional education and relevant experience

- Valuable Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

- Free 24/7 telehealth services

- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) contributions

- Retirement savings plan with employer match

- Additional employee benefits and support programs

What You'll Do

- Create a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children ages 2 to 3

- Plan and implement activities that encourage learning through play

- Support children's social, emotional, language, and physical development

- Guide children using positive behavior support techniques

- Maintain active supervision at all times to ensure children's safety

- Follow state licensing standards and center policies

- Keep the classroom organized, clean, and welcoming

- Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about children's progress

- Work closely with co-teachers and center leadership to create a successful classroom experience

Qualifications

- Be at least 18 years of age

- Have a high school diploma or GED

- Be able to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check

- Have experience caring for or teaching young children in a group setting

- Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for early childhood education

- Be able to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor while interacting with children

- Be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Chambliss Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, and organizational needs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.