Lead Toddler Teacher

KidZone Christian Preschool & Daycare

Lead Toddler Teacher

Nampa, ID
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Company parties

    Vision insurance

    We are looking for a reliable, responsible, hard-working, Jesus-loving individual to add to our team. Applicants must have a great love and patience for children.

    Responsibilities

    Lead activities such as singing, reading, art projects and gross motor skills development

    Foster positive interactions between children, promoting cooperation and conflict resolution skills

    Maintain healthy and professional relationships with all children, parents, and other teachers

    Update parents through ProCare on daily activities in a timely manner and respond to parent messages as needed

    Collaborate with other teachers as needed

    Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

    Must be comfortable and confident managing a classroom of kids aged 18 months to 2.5.

    Must be knowledgeable in transitions and age appropriate activities

    Must be able to implement curriculum and complete crafts and sensory activities with the children

    Skills

    Excellent understanding of the principles of child development

    Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms

    Excellent communication and instructional skills

    Works well with others and is a team player

    Empathetic and caring

    Reliable, consistent, and punctual

    Responds well to constructive feedback

    Requirements

    Be able to pass the enhanced background check through Health and Welfare

    Need to have or be able to obtain Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification as well as required Idaho Stars trainings

    Needs to have at least 2 years experience being a lead in a classroom.

    Ability to lift and move children up to 40 lbs., kneel, and participate in active play on the ground

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour depending on experience. We do offer free childcare for your first child as long as we have an opening for the needed age group. We also cover the cost of medical and dental for our full time employees.

    Benefits:

    Dental Insurance

    Employee discount

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Tuition reimbursement

    Schedule:

    8-hour shift Monday through Friday. The preferred schedules would be either 7:00 am-3:00pm or 8:00-3:00pm

    Education:

    High school or equivalent (Required)