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Toddler Teacher

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Little Newtons - Maple Grove

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Maple Grove, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Toddler Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing engaging, hands-on activities to foster child development while maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment. They also manage family communications, document child progress, and mentor classroom assistants to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

Little Newtons is hiring passionate Toddler Teachers to create engaging learning environments and foster children's development. A High School Diploma/GED is required, with a CDA or higher preferred, and candidates should possess strong communication and classroom management skills. This role involves implementing activities, ensuring safety, and connecting with families to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
    Join Our Team at Little Newtons! At Little Newtons, we foster a nurturing, creative environment where children thrive. We’re looking for passionate Teachers to inspire young learners, ensure classroom excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day. 
Why Join Us? 
  • Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative, family-like atmosphere where your contributions are valued.
  • Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, development programs, and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent weekday schedules with paid training days.
  • Engaging Spaces: Bright, organized classrooms filled with high-quality materials and tools for creative learning.
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real impact on children’s lives while supporting their unique learning journeys.
  • State of the Art Curriculum: Work with an innovative curriculum that follows the child-directed model.
Your Role:
  •  Inspire Learning: Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in art, music, literature, science, and more, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Create a Safe Space: Supervise all activities, maintain clean and organized classrooms, and ensure safety protocols are always followed.
  • Connect with Families: Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning using tools like our Kindertales app. Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively.
  • Promote Growth: Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s development while tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles.
  • Uphold Compliance: Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and daily logs.
  • Lead the Team: Mentor classroom assistants, maintain classroom procedures, and collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements.
  • Foster Community: Create positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.
What You’ll Need:
  •  Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED +; CDA or higher preferred; Refer to state requirements for lead or assistant teacher qualifications  
  • Certifications: CPR, First Aid (or willingness to obtain). A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a plus.
Skills:
  •  Strong understanding of child development and classroom management. 
  • Creativity and flexibility to adapt lessons for diverse learners. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage families and team members. 
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment. 
Perks of Joining Our Team:
  •  Competitive pay 
  • Opportunities for professional growth, including training and certification support.
  • A supportive leadership team that prioritizes your success.
  • Collaborative, fun work culture with a focus on teamwork.
  • Paid time off, paid training sessions, and a positive work-life balance.
  • Full Time employees qualify for health, vision and dental, as well as 10 paid Holidays.
Physical and Cognitive Expectations:
  •  Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, kneel, crawl, and respond quickly to children’s needs.
  • Maintain focus, learn new tasks independently, and problem-solve effectively.
  • Participate actively in all classroom and outdoor activities.

Ready to Shape Bright Futures?
If you’re a caring, energetic educator with a passion for early childhood development, we’d love to meet you! Join the Little Newtons family today and be part of something extraordinary.

Little Newtons is an equal opportunity employer committed to a positive work environment.
 
To learn more, please visit us at https://littlenewtons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Logo-and-Benefits-Update-1.pdf
  

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Little Newtons - Maple Grove

At Little Newtons, we operate five different brands which include Little Newtons, Red Balloon, Peace of Mind, Little Sprouts Academy, and Bright Beginnings Academy. In each brand, every day is filled with imagination, love and education -- leading to new adventures for little learners! Brilliance guaranteed! We have designed an innovative curriculum to suit the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of your child. All of the team members at Little Newtons possess a great love for children and pride themselves on being attentive to your child's needs. In addition to ensuring teachers meet all qualifications set by state law, we have specifically chosen teachers who are dedicated to our mission and teaching philosophy to ensure that every child receives an intellectually stimulating education in a fun and safe environment. Call today to learn more about our high-quality early education programs in Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin!
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