Early Childhood Educator - Toddler Teacher
Building Blocks Learning Center
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- $16.00-18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A full-time employee is eligible for enrollment in medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as life insurance policy with short- and long-term disability options.
- After an introductory period of 90-days, employees may qualify for paid holidays and paid time off given and renewed annually.
- Employees needing childcare for their own children may enroll their children at a discounted rate based on availability.
- Opportunities for employees pursuing an educational degree (CDA, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, etc.) to continue their own education are supported in sponsorship of grants, scholarships, and other funding options.
- Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddler-aged students.
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach students.
- Observe each student to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
- Guide students to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times.
- Track students' progress and report to parents.
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the students' backgrounds and psyche.
- Collaborate with other educators.
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. Skills
- Qualifications:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field required.
- 2 Years of Childcare Experience