Toddler Teacher – Full-Time | Early Childhood Education

Do you enjoy the busy, curious, sometimes wonderfully messy world of toddlers? Hansel \& Gretel Early Learning Center is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic **Toddler Teacher** to join our Walnut Street team. We are seeking someone who understands that the toddler years are filled with important firsts—and who enjoys helping young children build language, independence, relationships, confidence, and a love of learning. Our Toddler Teachers provide responsive, nurturing care while creating a safe and engaging environment where children can explore, play, learn, and grow. **What You’ll Do** As a Toddler Teacher, you will: * Provide attentive supervision and responsive care for an assigned group of toddlers. * Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families. * Recognize and respond to each child’s individual needs, temperament, abilities, interests, culture, and verbal and nonverbal cues. * Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on children’s interests and developmental needs. * Create an inviting classroom environment that encourages active exploration, movement, language development, creativity, and play. * Support children as they develop early social\-emotional skills, independence, communication, and self\-help skills. * Complete daily documentation, including attendance, meals, care routines, observations, and other required records. * Observe and document children’s developmental progress and use observations to help guide classroom planning. * Communicate professionally and regularly with families about their child’s day, experiences, development, and accomplishments. * Work cooperatively with co\-teachers and other members of the Hansel \& Gretel team. * Participate in staff meetings, professional development, family conferences, and center activities. * Maintain a safe, healthy, organized classroom and follow all Hansel \& Gretel policies, PA DHS child care regulations, and applicable Keystone STARS standards. **We’re Looking for Someone Who...** * Genuinely enjoys working with toddlers and understands the importance of the first three years of development. * Is patient, nurturing, dependable, and energetic. * Communicates professionally with families and coworkers. * Works well as part of a teaching team. * Is willing to learn, grow, and participate in ongoing professional development. * Can balance nurturing care with the routines, documentation, and responsibilities of a high\-quality early learning classroom. **Qualifications** * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Minimum of **two years of child care experience required**. * Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other early childhood education credential preferred. * Must meet all applicable PA DHS child care staff qualifications and clearance requirements. **Benefits** Eligible employees may receive: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Life insurance * 401(k) * Employee child care discount * Professional development assistance **Come Grow With Us** At Hansel \& Gretel Early Learning Center, toddler teaching is about much more than getting through the daily routine. It is about creating relationships, encouraging discovery, celebrating developmental milestones, and helping children build the foundation they will carry into preschool and beyond. If you are looking for a position where your work with young children matters every day, we would love to hear from you. **Hansel \& Gretel Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other status protected by applicable law. Pay: $15\.00 \- $20\.00 per hour Expected hours: 40\.0 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Work Location: In person