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About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate, energetic, and reflective Toddler Teacher to join our teaching team. The ideal candidate values play as the foundation for learning, sees each child as capable and curious, and fosters social-emotional development through meaningful interactions and responsive care.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm, inclusive, and safe classroom environment where children feel respected, supported, and empowered.
- Plan and implement child-led, play-based experiences that promote exploration, problem-solving, creativity, and independence.
- Support the whole child by integrating social-emotional learning into daily routines and play.
- Observe, document, and reflect on children’s development to inform curriculum planning and family communication.
- Collaborate with co-teachers to design engaging, responsive learning experiences that follow children’s interests.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families through open communication and partnership.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to maintaining NAEYC accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Experience working with toddlers in an early childhood or play-based setting.
- Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice, social-emotional learning, and child-led education.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reflective teaching practices.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Social-emotional development
- Child-led education
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Reflective teaching
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experience working with toddlers
Education Level
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or working toward one) is preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $15 - $21 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid Holidays
About the Company
- At Open Door Preschool, we believe children learn best through play, curiosity, and connection.
- As a play-based and NAEYC-accredited program, our goal is to nurture the whole child—supporting each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
- Our classrooms are joyful, engaging spaces where children are encouraged to explore their world, express themselves, and take the lead in their learning journey.
Equal Opportunity
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion