Toddler Teacher (sign on bonus)

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
• Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities.
• Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
• Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures.
• Ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center; and Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS as specified in the Texas Family Code, §261.101.
• Know and comply with the minimum standards for child-care centers.
• Know each child’s name and have information showing each child’s age.
• Always supervise children, as specified in §746.1205. Texas Minimum Standards
• Be free from activities not directly involving the teaching, care, and supervision of children, such as:
• a) Administrative and clerical duties that take the caregiver's attention away from the children.
• b) Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care and based on cooking activity.
• c) Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games.
• Foster developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned but flexible program activities.
• Foster a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere.
• Show appreciation of children’s efforts and accomplishments.
• Make sure you are well prepared with all materials needed before you enter your classroom and begin the days’ learning experience.
• Greet each child and perform a daily physical health check. Report any unusual markings or behaviors to director. Record all checks in daily health check log
• Maintain written records monitoring of daily health checks, attendance, and classroom information logs.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safety environment of the classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Assume a share of the joint classroom job responsibility.
• Perform other assigned duties deemed necessary for the successful operation of Little Masters dba The Learning Experience.
• Abide by schedule for the children in your class. Conduct developmental screenings on all children.

• Must be at least 18 years of Age.
• 2 year of professional teaching experience preferred. At least one year of professional teaching experience required.
• Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree preferred. High school diploma/GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• CPR and First Aide certification with 90 days from hire
• Pass background screening
• Current record of a tuberculosis examination, showing the employee is free of contagious TB, if required by the Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority
• Complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, §42.059.
• 8 pre-service training hours or proof from exemption before start date
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.

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