Early Childhood Toddler Teacher
$44,200–$53,976 year
On-siteReston, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers while maintaining open communication with parents about their child's daily milestones. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Bright Horizons' requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screenings, and health and safety training. Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations. Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds. Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. Work in person in an early education/preschool child care center in the Reston, VA area.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- high school diploma or GED
- pass required state and company background checks
- meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children
- comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training
- work in person in an early education/preschool child care center
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds
- occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
- work in person in the Reston, VA area
Desired Qualifications
- College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field
- 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings
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