Lead Toddler Teacher Position

Summary Kid Angles: The Early Education School is a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired facility, where educators work alongside children and families to provide provocations and experiences based on children's interests and developmental needs. Kid Angles is looking for the right candidate who is passionate about their career in the early childhood education field to fill a lead teaching position in our licensed home, working with children 18-24 months of age. We are hopeful to find a Lead Teacher who is dedicated to the families served at our facility by providing high-quality care, nurturing learning environments, and stimulating activities throughout the day. An ideal schedule would be 4, 10 hr days. (7am-5:30pm) with 30 min. lunch break. Days off would be Wednesday. Duties Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all the requirements listed below. Treat all children with dignity and respect Model communication and mediate conflict resolution Diaper Changing Support children and families with toilet training Assisting children with toileting needs Planning and implementing provocations and activities for children based on observation of children's needs and interest Plan and prepare the learning environment to best serve the children within the classroom Serve meals Observe, record, and report behavior of children and their development Maintain progress of records/ portfolios of each child's growth and development Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education Attend school functions Conduct regular formal and/or informal parent/teacher conference on each child's school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental progress Work in collaboration with families to promote understanding of their child's growth and development; encourage parent participation within the school community Supervise the classroom at all times Communicate effectively and professionally with children, families, and co-workers Delegate task and communicate instruction to support staff General Housekeeping task such as but not limited to, decluttering, sanitizing/disinfecting, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping/mopping floors, etc. Requirements Professionally prepared as an educator of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education and/or child development, meeting the requirements of licensing agencies and accrediting organizations. A warm, sensitive, mature individual who relates to children and adults. High School Diploma or equivalent required A degree (Associates or above) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent If the candidate has a bachelor's degree, with any major, that includes 15 credit hours related to the field of education/child development. At a minimum, candidates must have a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Drug screen, Fingerprint/Background check, TB test, and physical health screening Certified in pediatric CPR & First Aid 2-5 years of childcare experience as an assistant or lead teacher in a licensed childcare setting Nice To Haves Meet state minimum training requirements (30hrs) Experience and/or knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach Benefits Employee Discount Paid Time Off Professional Development Assistance Tuition reimbursement Paid Holidays Supplemental Insurance About Us Play and learning at Kid Angles is about the process, not the product. Children are able to reach their potential in each domain of development through our play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired practices. We believe that children are capable of complex thinking, curious, independent, full of possibilities, and competent. They are capable of exploring and constructing their own findings. Children are wonders: they question everything, develop a deeper understanding, make predictions, and communicate their discoveries. The environment is meant to be a third teacher, playing an important role by sparking a child’s interest and inspiring wonders. The environment will provide learning experiences in response to children’s interests with intentional materials that promote deeper thinking skills. The materials provided will enrich the environment by allowing them to bump into literacy and math throughout the day. An educator’s role in this type of classroom may look very different than most. (And it takes some time to get used to this idea!) Said by Loris Malaguzzi, “Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.” This quote says it all. An educator’s role is to work as a partner in learning. We are to provoke children’s ideas, model questioning and researching attitudes, and listen. The Director’s role in our facility is to manage day-to-day operations, working closely with educators and families to ensure a successful program. The Director adjusts and implements effective policies and procedures that promote the program's philosophy. The Classroom Mentor’s role in our facility is to onboard and guide educators in classroom management, curriculum development, and implementation of Reggio Emilia-inspired practices. Salary : $17 to $17.25/Hr Minimum Education : Associate Job Type : Full Time Category : Education/Training Minimum Experience : 2 Yrs Location : Bloomington, IN