Important Skills

• Strong understanding of infant and toddler development milestones and age-appropriate practices
• Excellent observation and documentation skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to respond sensitively to children's needs
• Able to work with a team who have a strong emphasis on relationships and how we relate to others and a collaborative work approach.
• Embodies a growth mind-set; be open and willing to reflect and change as we continue to provide quality interactions and learning to all children in our care.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Lead a classroom of infants or toddlers (ages 6 weeks to 24 months) while maintaining appropriate teacher-child ratios
• Create and maintain a warm, nurturing environment that supports each child's individual development
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
• Maintain detailed daily records of each child's feeding, diapering, sleeping, and activities through our digital communication platform
• Conduct regular developmental assessments and maintain individual portfolios for each child
• Partner with families through daily communication, formal conferences, and documentation of children's growth and development
• Ensure classroom compliance with all licensing requirements and Wonder Years School health and safety protocols
• Mentor and support assistant teachers in implementing curriculum and best practices
• Participate in regular professional development opportunities and staff meetings
• Maintain and organize classroom materials and environments to support children's exploration and learning
• Collaborate with other teachers and administration to ensure program quality and consistency

Qualifications Required

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• AA/BA/CDA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or 12 ECE units completed: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses. For an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses.
• 12 months experience working in an early childhood education program.
• Fingerprints clearance through Department of Justice for Child Abuse Index Check and Criminal Record Statement.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English Language.

Please apply below or send resume to careers@wonderyears.school

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance