Preschool Teacher (Toddlers)

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The Learning Experience - Grand Prairie - Forum Dr (I-20 | PGBT)

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Grand Prairie, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Toddler Teacher will implement the proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum to foster learning and development while maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment. They are also responsible for collaborating with staff and maintaining consistent communication with parents regarding child progress.

Qualifications

We're seeking a passionate Toddler Teacher to help children learn and grow in a fun, engaging environment. Key requirements include a high school diploma or GED, experience in a licensed childcare facility, and the ability to meet state-specific guidelines, including health and safety training.

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
We’re The Learning Experience Grand Prairie Forum Drive, located in Midtown GP near Epic West (I-20/PGBT). We’re building out our education team, and we’d love for you to join us!
As a Toddler Teacher, you will:
  • Help children learn skills and topics for kindergarten readiness.
  • Partner with other teachers to implement our proprietary curriculum and have the unique opportunity to use our engaging characters to make TLE a fun place for children to learn, play, and grow.
  • Maintain quality compliance and health and safety standards throughout the daycare classrooms and programs.
  • Collaborate with your peers to create a great working environment and a welcoming and engaging daycare space for children.
  • Communicate with parents and families, sharing their child's latest adventures and achievements through various avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
  • Fill gaps across the center to meet childcare needs.
You will focus on: 
  • Classroom Leadership: Plan, prepare and collaborate to orchestrate a stimulating, welcoming space where children can play, learn, and grow.
  • Curriculum Implementation: Bring to life our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapting your approach to the individual needs of Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children.
  • Health & Safety: Always prioritize a safe, nurturing environment where children are safeguarded and can thrive.Family Communication: Regularly update parents on their child's progress and milestones, leveraging a mix of mobile apps and in-person discussions.
  • Center Collaboration: Be a team player. Collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive retention, enrollment, and engagement goals.
  • Relationship Building: Cultivate warm relationships with families and colleagues, fostering an environment where learning and play coexist effortlessly.
Qualifications:
  • Educational Background: Must have a high school diploma or GED, meet state specific guidelines for role, including, but not limited to, Infant and Toddler ECE component.
  • Experience: Must have experience in a licensed child care facility. A deep-rooted passion for early childhood education is essential.
  • State Compliance: Must meet state specific guidelines for the role, including immunizations, required health and safety training, CPR/ First Aid Certification, and fingerprint clearance through the DOJ. 
  • Caregiving Skills:
    • Proven judgment to identify and address potential risks in a childcare setting. 
    • Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met – this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding. 
    • Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills. 
    • Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities. 
    • Exhibit high levels of composure, patience, and professionalism at all times.
    • Maintain cleanliness of common areas and classrooms.
    • Physical Resilience:
      • Demonstrates full range of motion to:
        • Stand and walk for extended periods of time without significant discomfort. 
        • Work in outdoor/indoor conditions.
        • Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. 
        • Reach, stretch with hands and arms. 
        • Climb or balance. 
        • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
        • Use of a stool or ladder to reach high places as necessary.
    • Ability to supervise by sight and sound.
    • Be respectful and kind to children, families, and team members.
    • Display empathy, compassion, and understanding.
As a team member of TLEGP - Forum Drive, you can expect:

  • Center Owners who have backgrounds in education and child development.
  • An experienced Center Director with a passion for early childhood education.
  • A culture that emphasizes kindness, collaboration, and communication.
Compensation: $14-$18 per hour depending on experience and education

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The Learning Experience - Grand Prairie - Forum Dr (I-20 | PGBT)

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