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Toddler Lead Teacher
Richmond
Toddler Lead Teacher
Full Time • Richmond
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Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Schedule / Expected Work Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Job Summary
As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum for children in your classroom while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee and coordinate the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance while practicing and modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom. Day-to-day activities will include maintaining classroom records and developmental checklists, ensuring assessments and ASQs are completed on time, supervising and directing activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom, and keeping the classroom and play areas clean, organized, and safe. You will also communicate with parents daily regarding their child’s progress and keep the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.
As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum for children in your classroom while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee and coordinate the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance while practicing and modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom. Day-to-day activities will include maintaining classroom records and developmental checklists, ensuring assessments and ASQs are completed on time, supervising and directing activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom, and keeping the classroom and play areas clean, organized, and safe. You will also communicate with parents daily regarding their child’s progress and keep the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Understands and complies with all Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards
General
- Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities
- Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
- Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
- Has knowledge of state standards and the ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.
- Provides daily communication to parents via the parent app.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings.
Interaction with Parents, Staff, and Director
- Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.
- Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided
Health and Safety
- Understands and implements all Critical procedures and infant care procedures.
- Implements appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency
- Administers CPR/First aid if needed
- Properly maintains educational materials and equipment
- Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by childcare licensing
- Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.
Qualifications
- Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
- Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
- The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.
Company Overview
Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Company Purpose/Mission
To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.
Company Values
- Put the child's needs first
- Serve our families
- Serve the community
- Foster strong partnerships
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
When you nurture children’s potential, you unlock your own. At Ivy Kids, your career path develops alongside the minds you’re shaping—creating meaning, community, and opportunity with every step.
Unlock your potential at an Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.
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Comprehensive Healthcare
Medical, dental, and vision plans that support your well-being.¹
Paid Professional Development
Training programs that enhance your skills and advance your career.
Work-Life Balance
Predictable schedules and paid time off when you need it.
Social-Emotional Growth
We provide the materials that bring your teaching vision to life.
Physical Development
Celebrating your contributions and achievements.