Older Infant Teacher

Overview
Joyland Preschool is hiring a full time Older Infant/Toddler Teacher (ages 12-22 months). Each teacher at our center works with a co-teacher and shares the responsibilities of the classroom with this person. Teachers at our center are responsible for teaching and supervising students, preparing lesson plans and completing daily sheets, administering assessments, following the daily schedule and keeping the classroom neat and organized. Our center values teachers who are hard-working, patient, responsible and good with students.

Applicants should have two years or more experience. Joyland Preschool is located in Dublin off of Tuttle Crossing Boulevard. We have approximately 70 students aged 6 weeks to PreK. Our staff consists of 12 full time teachers and an on-site owner. We are a privately owned company that has been at its current location since 1997. We have a supportive group of parents who love bringing their children to our school. Our teaching staff is a close knit group of professionals who like to collaborate to come up with the best ideas for teaching children. If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to meet with you and determine what position you would be the best fit for. Please apply to this job posting and send a copy of your resume. We will be contacting applicants we feel would be a good fit to come in for an interview.

Duties:
– Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote early childhood development, literacy education, and social skills.
– Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and supports individual learning styles.
– Manage daily classroom routines, including meal times, naps, play activities, and transitions with efficiency and care.
– Monitor and assess each child’s progress through observation.
– Apply behavior management strategies to foster positive interactions and address behavioral challenges effectively.

Skills:
– Strong knowledge of childhood development theories and early intervention strategies tailored for toddlers.
– Experience in curriculum development and writing lesson plans.
– Proven ability to work with children in childcare or private school settings.
– Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
– Classroom management expertise to maintain a structured yet flexible learning environment.
– Ability to work well with other staff members.