Toddler Teacher

As a Toddler Teacher at KidBridge Learning Centers, you'll be responsible for fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for children aged 15 months to 2.9 years. Your duties will include developing and implementing curriculum with your co-teacher, maintaining a clean and orderly classroom, engaging in free play, and assisting children with snack and naptime. You'll also track children's developmental progress and communicate regularly with parents to keep them informed of their child's activities and progress.

To work as a Toddler Teacher at KidBridge Learning Centers, you need to have EEC Infant/Toddler Certification, CDA, or an equivalent degree and experience in daycare settings. Your background should also include experience working in a center-based or private school environment. An energetic, patient, and compassionate approach, along with strong time management skills, will help you thrive in this nurturing role.

The Toddler Teacher position at KidBridge Learning Centers operates on an 8-hour shift basis, with flexibility required to accommodate the center's operating hours, which may include opening and closing shifts. You’ll be expected to spend a good amount of time on the floor interacting with children and keeping up with the daily classroom schedule.

Toddler Teachers at KidBridge Learning Centers are offered a variety of benefits, including paid sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and parental leave. You'll also enjoy unique perks such as a childcare discount, tuition coverage for certifications, paid professional development days, and opportunities for team building and social events.

At KidBridge Learning Centers, we prioritize the growth and development of our Toddler Teachers. We offer tuition coverage for EEC Teacher/Director certifications, access to professional training hours through the Childcare Education Institute, and no-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals. You'll also have access to tools like Teachers Pay Teachers for curriculum resources and ongoing mentoring to enhance your skills.

When answering this question, think about your passion for working with young children and the moments that have reinforced your commitment to early childhood education. Share a personal story that highlights your motivation and the joys you find in helping toddlers learn and grow.

To effectively address challenging behavior, emphasize your strategies for positive reinforcement, understanding triggers, and maintaining a calm demeanor. Discuss specific techniques you've used, such as redirection or offering choices, and the importance of building strong relationships with the children.

Share specifics about a lesson that was engaging and developmentally appropriate for toddlers. Explain the objectives, materials used, and how you measured success. Highlight how you adapted your plan based on the children's responses and feedback.

Talk about different communication channels you utilize, such as Class Dojo, emails, or informal chats during drop-off and pick-up. Share examples of how you've kept parents informed about their child’s progress or upcoming activities to foster partnership and trust.

Discuss specific practices you implement to maintain safety—such as regular checks on play equipment, teaching children about personal space, and hygiene practices. Explain how you establish rules and routines that foster a secure atmosphere while encouraging exploration.

Highlight your approach to assessing children's individual needs and interests. Discuss how you design activities that cater to different developmental stages and encourage feedback from parents and colleagues to inform your strategies.

Explain the importance of play in child development and learning. Share how you integrate play into daily routines and lessons, making education a fun and immersive experience while supporting key developmental milestones.

Talk about the significance of teamwork and how you share responsibilities and ideas with your co-teacher. Describe how you plan collaboratively and support each other in managing the classroom effectively.

Provide insight into your assessment methods, such as observations, portfolios, or developmental checklists. Discuss how you use this information to adapt your teaching strategies and share updates with parents.

Share your priorities when it comes to planning engaging activities that promote development. Consider factors like safety, age-appropriateness, inclusivity, and fun, and how you cater to the diverse needs and interests of the children.