Toddler Lead Teacher

Is it your passion to work with children and help them learn through play in a fun and supportive childcare environment? Join our child care team at locally owned and operated Expressive Beginnings Child Care as an infant/toddler daycare teacher!Expressive Beginnings is seeking a warm and caring person who is passionate about working with young children and possesses the ability to facilitate learning through play and child-initiated interests. Candidate will be working with both infants and toddlers in a daycare setting.Pay rate for this position: $19.22 /hrThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Benefits:Competitive compensationRetirement planHealth insuranceVacation and sick timeDiscounts for childcareA behavior support specialist for additional classroom and teacher support Paid training and ongoing educational opportunitiesInfant/Toddler Daycare TeacherPlan, implement and supervise the program for the class consistent with policies, philosophy and curriculumKeep the classroom in compliance with all NYS regulationsMaintain required documentationGear program to the needs of individual children in concern for their interests, special needs and talents and pace of learningTeach proper health care in regards to toileting, nutrition, dental, physical care and cleaning of the children if necessaryMaintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroomCommunicate with parents regarding information concerning their child and their daily activities, and inform the director of any parent concernsAttend staff meetings, trainings and conferencesAssociates Degree in ECE, child development or a related field or an Infant/Toddler CDA At least one year of daycare experience as a teacher and/or assistant in an infant or toddler classroomDemonstrate knowledge of NYS child care regulations Must be able to get on the floor and play with infants and toddlers as well as lift up to 45 poundsMust be a sensitive mature person who is able to relate well to both children and adultsAt Expressive Beginnings Child Care, we celebrate everyone's unique strengths and talents in an active and dynamic daycare environment. If you believe that people of all ages deserve dignity and respect, you should consider working in child care with us.Learn more about our openings and apply today. #IND123

Created: 2025-10-27