Toddler Teacher

• Founded in Pembroke in 2011, KidBridge Learning Centers uses play-based learning, combining Creative Curriculum, weekly STEM lessons, and literacy focus to ensure children have well-rounded and joyful early education from infancy onward.
• KidBridge Learning Centers is a part of the Magical Beginnings family of early learning centers.
• We are hiring a Classroom Teacher in our Toddler wing.
• This nurturing role focuses on the early development of children 15 months to 2.9 years of age.
• This role requires an energetic, creative, and compassionate team player who is focused on providing top-notch child care while collaborating with likeminded teachers. \n

You'll thrive in this role if you have

EEC Infant/Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required) Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting Patience, positive energy, and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

Some requirements of the role include

Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shifts Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with the children Ability to lift up to 50lbs Ability to stand up to 90% of the workday Attentiveness, strong time management, and a team-focused mindset

As a Toddler Teacher, you will be responsible for

• Collaborating with your co-teacher to equally prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters. Keeping parents informed by posting parent information on the Class Dojo app and classroom boards. Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms. Encouraging children’s participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom: routine opening/closing of the classroom (including, but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), bathrooms, emptying trash, and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning. Engaging with students in free play, supervising/zone during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs (including toilet training assistance and diapering), snack and meal assistance (preparing bottles, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc. Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers. Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments. Maintaining your EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry. Attending monthly staff meetings. Creating a fun and safe learning environment for your students. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

What we can offer you

• Paid sick time 14 paid holidays*, plus a guaranteed paid week-long winter break Paid snow days and vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage Parental leave Child care discount ($25/day) Weekly pay and direct deposit Referral and enrollment bonuses Classroom tablets A budget for classroom supplies Paid classroom planning time Free coffee and tea Teachers’ lounge and break room Mentor program Teacher appreciation events Team building activities Holiday parties and seasonal events School community outreach projects *Available to full-time employees only

Interested in advancing your career? We can help! Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certifications Tuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate level No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and support Extensive onboarding training Paid professional development days Pay increases for obtaining certifications Reimbursement for required background check processes

\n $18 - $24 an hour Payroll is processed weekly. \n If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!