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Ascension Child Care Learning Center is a haven where budding minds are nurtured, and dreams soar high. Founded in 2020, we believe that every child deserves excellence in academics, a secure and loving environment, and the spark of joy in each school day. Our state-licensed center caters to little explorers from six weeks to five years, weaving a tapestry of cognitive, social, and emotional growth through a well-rounded curriculum. With additional offerings like after-school care, late-night care, and seasonal camps, we empower parents to balance life's demands without compromising their child's well-being.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Toddler Lead Teacher will: 

Foster Relationships 

• Maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents. 
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to cultivate a school environment that is welcoming and nurturing for every child. 

Plan Activities 

• Develop monthly lesson plans that comprise of engaging activities tailored to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social requirements of every child. 

Maintain Environment 

• Oversee daily classroom operations, including structured lesson plans, free play, bathroom breaks, lunchtime, and rest periods for students. 
• Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of the facility and all equipment for children’s use. 
• Foster a classroom environment that actively encourages parental involvement.  
• Deliver reports on potential concerns about the students to management as needed. 

Professional Development  

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in early childhood education. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of 1-year experience working with infant/toddlers and/or preschoolers in an approved setting or 1 year of college (30 semester hours) or combination of experience and college equal to 1 year 
• Must have a caring and nurturing attitude towards children  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent customer service skills  
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  
• Must meet all suitability for employment criteria set by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) including criminal background check and medical report 

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent is preferred 
• High School Diploma, certificate of high school equivalency or successful completion of college courses for credit 
• 6 semester, 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework and 3 semester, 45 clock hours or the equivalent of approved infant/toddler coursework or 6 semester, 90 clock hours or equivalent of infant/toddler specific coursework 
• At least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public 
• Approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices 
• 3 clock hours in ADA Compliance 
• Must have Medication Administration Certification 
• Must have CPR First Aid Certification  
• Basic health and safety training 

 

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:  

• Ability to interact with the children and all staff members physically and verbally. 
• Ability to perform the following physical activities: stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, and bend. 
• At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50lbs. 

 

JOB TYPE 

• Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week 

 

SCHEDULE 

• Monday-Friday 

 

SALARY 

Compensation will be determined by the candidate’s level of education and experience! 

• $18.00-$21.00/hourly 

 

BENEFITS 

• Year-end Bonus 
• Paid Time-off: Sick Days; Vacation Days 
• Childcare Offerings