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0-5 years of experience
Planned age-appropriate curriculum weekly
- Developed and lead classroom activities
- Collected observations of children’s developmental skills in order to complete developmental checklists bi-annually
- Collaborated and communicated daily with teachers and parents
- Participated in setting up, breaking down, and cleaning the classrooms
- Assisted teachers in all four age-range classrooms (infant, young toddler, older toddler, preschool) as a floating teacher before becoming teacher certified
- Carried out classroom routines and activities
0-5 years of experience
Created safe and loving environments where children felt free to explore and take risks.
- Employed a variety of materials for Infants and Young Toddlers to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
- Offered detailed daily reports to parents that outlined each child’s activities, behaviors or concerning issues. Conducted thorough parent / teacher conferences every 6 months.
- Sanitized classroom equipment on a daily basis.
- Maintained daily record of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
0-5 years of experience
Provided a safe, positive, creative, and nurturing learning environment at all times
- Conducted assessments that analyzed physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of each child
- Organized and maintained a clean and productive classroom
- Specifically guided toddlers to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially, and enjoy physical activity
- Maintained excellent relationships with parents and children
0-5 years of experience
Promoted from Teacher’s Assistant to Lead Teacher, following the departure of the Lead Teacher in late 2013.
- Demonstrated distinctive ability to understand and stimulate children in a learning atmosphere.
- Profound ability to maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for children
- Developed and implemented a developmentally appropriate toddler program.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for creating a learning environment that promotes language, physical and mental development for young toddlers.
- Maintained a healthy personal but professional relationship with parents and caregivers
- Engage in hands on activities that introduce new experiences to toddlers
- Created weekly lesson plans that implemented great social and emotional activities for each individual child
- Successfully encouraged, practiced and completed toileting for entire toddler class
6-10 years of experience
- Improved open-ended activities by creative use of learning materials which mentally and physically stimulated the toddler group and furthered their development
- Experienced in teaching an ethnically diverse toddler group
- Created and maintained a climate of trust and candor for the children in my care and their families by being attentive to the children’s needs and maintaining an open dialogue with parents.
- Organized food drives, holiday fundraiser, and co-chaired community services activities including an initiative for Haiti
- Organized and collected documentation for the agency to pursue NAEYC accreditation
- Responsible for organizing the toddler unit in-house team meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and promoted parent-child partnerships and activities
6-10 years of experience
Created and implemented age and developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Maintained daily records for each child
- Held bi-annual parent teacher conferences
- Adjusted learning techniques to fit each child when needed
- Provided a nurturing environment
- Engaged and motivated children with stimulating activities that encouraged early learning
0-5 years of experience
Created and implemented age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children between the ages of 16 months – 2 years 9 months.
- Worked and collaborated with co-teacher on daily routines and activities.
- Communicated with parents daily and through newsletters, bulletin board displays, developmental reports and conferences.
- Attended to individual children’s needs while simultaneously taking care of other children.
0-5 years of experience
Taught toddlers everyday skills and words to express themselves vocally instead of physically.
- Organized activities for children and managed overall group interaction amongst them.
- Created lesson plans and supplied supplementary materials.
- Worked with parents on action plans for potty training the children.
0-5 years of experience
Planned, organized, and implemented individual and group activities.
- Coordinated with all other staff using a team approach.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service to children and families.
- Provided nurturing support and an inclusive approach to all children.
- Ensured that the children’s needs were met at all times.
0-5 years of experience
Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children
- Initiated and implemented appropriate procedures that brought toddler classroom in compliance with the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised Environment Rating Scale requirements
- Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
- Implement positive redirection for negative behavior
0-5 years of experience
- Supervised children to safeguard their health and safety at a NAEYC accredited center.
- Planned and carried out developmentally appropriate active learning activities promoting the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students.
- Maintained communication and cooperation with parents through daily notes, parent-teacher conferences, and curriculum nights.
- Learned HighScope curriculum, implemented COR curriculum.
- Administered care for classroom equipment and materials and performed necessary housekeeping tasks.
- Provided all children at the center with the opportunity to experience live active music making by bringing and playing musical instruments in classrooms, and by bringing in community musicians.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with toddlers to perform daily routines.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment.
- Planned and preformed age appropriate activities.
- Worked with parents to meet the needs of each individual child.
- Met state licensing, ITERS, and other required guidelines.
- Completed and maintained student files and other necessary paperwork.
0-5 years of experience
- Managed a classroom of fifteen 1-2 year olds.
- Created fun and educational lesson plans and activities.
- Managed and encouraged parent/teacher interaction in creative ways
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted the Lead Toddler Teacher in implementing lesson plan activities
- Observed and monitored children in the classroom and on the playground
- Communicated with parents about their child’s developmental progress
- Supported children’s emotional and social development
0-5 years of experience
Maintained regulations per DEEC.
- Supervised student teachers and helped guide them.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote all areas of development in accordance with NAEYC standards.
- Utilized The Creative Curriculum Assessment Tool.
0-5 years of experience
(Learning Care Group)
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities, lesson plans, and completed all
- Performed all managerial, office, and staffing duties
- Supervised teachers and managed a large childcare program
0-5 years of experience
Developed and implemented lesson plans for children ages 12-18 months, which encouraged their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development in manner appropriated to their age and stage of development. Provided a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment enriched by early language experiences and emphasis on social and emotional growth. Organized each day’s activities to provide children with a variety of experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity and creativity. Maintained an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
- Interacted regularly, lovingly, and politely with children on a daily basis.
- Maintained complete and accurate daily records of the children as instructed.
- Attended staff meetings and training as provided by the center.
- Maintained order, security, and sanitation of the facility.
- Communicated effectively with parents about child’s behavior or performance on a daily basis.
- Received a promotion after a month of employment, to become the Lead Pre-Toddler Teacher.
- Received a certificate for Punctuality- arriving to work early or on time.
0-5 years of experience
- Daily responsibility for a classroom consisting of four toddlers
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans
- Created daily documentation boards to share projects and classroom activities with parents and care givers
- Hosted Parent Teacher Conferences
- Responsible for assembling and creating student performance portfolios
- Worked closely with parents on potty training and self-help skill development
- Communicated and collaborated daily with a staff of Toddler Teachers to prepare and implement center wide activities and responsibilities
0-5 years of experience
- Supervised children 2-4 years of age
- Created student specific schedules
- Organized staff meetings among teacher’s assistants
- Demonstrated excellent presentation skills
0-5 years of experience
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
- Planned and implanted age-appropriate lesson plans
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time
- Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about daily activities and behaviors
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits
0-5 years of experience
One of two teachers in the toddler classroom for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
- Daily responsibilities included classroom arrangement, shelf preparations with lessons and activities based on the children’s level, art and craft ideas and set up, toileting, self care, dressing/undressing, snack preparation, courtyard arrangement and clean-up, clean-up of classroom and making ready for the next day.
- Love and logic methods used for management of children in the classroom and outdoor areas.
- Daily observations made of each child with daily recording.
- Bi-annual preparations of parent/teacher conferences based on daily assessments, as well as participating in the conferences.
- Annual professional development courses taken in First Aid/CPRAED, Toddler Courses from Montessori Institute in Houston, and webinars approved by MACTE, Love and Logic Discipline.
0-5 years of experience
Classroom teacher working with team teacher providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 6 weeks through 2 years of age.
- Design and implement age appropriate learning experiences into weekly lesson plans.
- Member of School Readiness Education Advisory Committee
- Communicate daily with parents regarding issues that pertain to their child, as well as conduct parent/teacher conferences.
- Provide continuous, daily assessment which is used for planning purposes and evaluating child’s developmental progress
- Participate in all aspects of continuous learning opportunities in all areas of school readiness, classroom management, and curriculum.
0-5 years of experience
Performed day to day duties as an Assistant Teacher
- Assisted Lead Teacher with curriculum
- Documented academics and progress of children
- Provided a nurturing and caring environment for children
0-5 years of experience
Assist the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment and assure the well-being and safety of the children in my care.
- Plan with and assisted the teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities and lessons.
- Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, speech problems or other special needs, and immediately report observations to the teacher for follow up.
- Observe children for any suspected or disclosed signs of child abuse or child neglect and as a mandated reporter follow the mandated procedure as defined by the Bumblebees R Us policy and procedure.
- Work cooperatively with the teacher as a team, to encourage the active participation of all parents in the program.
- Perform any other task deemed necessary by the teacher and/or Center Director.
- Assume the teacher’s full role in the absence of the teacher and supervise the trained volunteer or substitute who acted as the assistant teacher during that period.
- Interact with parents daily and through parent/teacher conference to communicate student’s progress and encourage parents involvement.
0-5 years of experience
Achieved NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Accreditation as the Lead Toddler Teacher (previously as a Preschool Teacher)
- Manage a classroom with 14 students and a Teacher’s Aide
- Creatively design lesson plans following the guidelines of the Creative Curriculum to increase
- Works collaboratively with the other teachers to create fun new ways to educate the students and help develop positive behaviors in all of the students
- Actively engage each student through song, writing, sensory, motor development, and health and wellness
6-10 years of experience
Lead an infant & toddler class of 25 children and 4 permanent teachers, practicum students, and volunteers.
- Plan and implement individual and group daily curriculum.
- Collaborate with supervisor teacher with the training of new staff.
- Conduct parent conferences and orientations.
- Complete developmental assessments using the DRDP instrument.
- Assess and design an environment that encourages the development of all children enrolled with the support of the ITERs rating scale and PITC recommendations.
- Participate in various fundraisers that support teacher professional growth opportunities and classroom materials.
0-5 years of experience
Manage the daily care of eight toddler and preschool-aged children, scaffolding mental and physical development
- Document toddler growth through daily journals and notes
- Conduct quarterly parent conferences and progress reports
- Record daily development observations of communication, social relations, and cognitive experience
- Collaborate with teaching staff, setting goals and positive reinforcements
0-5 years of experience
Communicated effectively with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff members.
- Conducting developmental screenings and assessments of children
- Properly addressing and satisfying the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
- Providing quality care to infants and toddlers enrolled in the program.
- Maintaining effective, working relationships with children, guardians, and staff members.
- Promoting feelings of security, solidarity and trust in infants and toddlers.
- Talking singing, and reading to infants numerous times throughout the day.
0-5 years of experience
Following age appropriate curriculum to provide sensory, physical, emotional, social and motor skill activities.
- Creating and facilitating activities that are both stimulating and educational for students in the classroom.
- Responsibilities and duties not limited to toilet training, manners, meal etiquette, music and art enrichment, and guidance in all situations.
- Actively keeping parents updated on children’s daily activities and progress using electronic software called Tadpoles as well as in person on arrival and departure.
- Providing information about the facility and daily routine prospective parent as well as tour assistance to prospective parents and their children.
- Communicating and working with an assistant teacher.
0-5 years of experience
- Organized and stored toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Recommended and initiated other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought them to parents’ and guardians’ attention.
- Observed and monitored children’s play activities.
- Read to children, and taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Communicated with parents, employees, and other individuals to answer questions.
- Trained other staff members to perform work activities.
10+ years of experience
Team teaching in a classroom consisting of 9 toddlers, ranging in age from 15 months to 2.9 years old.
- Provide children with learning experiences that promoted their cognitive, social and emotional development.
- Created and implemented lesson plans.
- Participated n training to maintain a high standard of educational excellence.
- Record observations and evaluations of child development.
- Responsible for opening in the morning to prepare center for the day.
- Responsible for closing at night.
- Follow daily schedule.
6-10 years of experience
- Plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate curriculum and activities through careful observation that supports the development of each child’s needs including toileting, snack and lunch preparation, naptime, education and activities.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children throughout the day and during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Maintain strong communication and relationships with each child’s parents personally and through detailed daily notes, family board, portfolio’s and COR Reports.
- Promoted from Assistant Teacher to Toddler Teacher in 2008.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 14-student classes with the Lead Teacher. Execute daily lesson plans, engage children in activities, and provide daily reports to students’ parents.
- Engage students with a variety of activities in language, arts, music, reading, and life skills.
- Supervise students during lunch time, snack time, recess, and nap times.
- Assist with off-site field trips to the library, park, and local community locations.
- Prepare daily reports for parents regarding their child’s behavior, engagement, and progression.
- Create and demonstrate age appropriate works for children to master.
0-5 years of experience
Planning curriculum and creating meaningful lesson plans to be implemented weekly.
- Observing and assessing children’s growth and development both formally and informally.
- Individualizing curriculum to create focused activities for each child’s development
- Maintaining an individual profile and working file for 8 toddlers.
- Writing up trimester conference forms for discussion with the children’s families.
- Promoting toddlers’ individual interests and strengths, creating developmentally appropriate activities to facilitate growth and learning
- Trained 3 co-teachers in DAP and toddler care
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment at all times
0-5 years of experience
Providing a safe, clean, and caring environment for infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 36 months
- Feeding and diapering the children as needed
- Working with co-workers to provide age appropriate curriculum
- Supervising and guiding play and group activities
- Working with and assisting co-workers in additional classrooms as needed (Pre-school, Pre-K, and School age)
0-5 years of experience
Taking care of infant toddlers such as changing diapers, Curriculum & the well-being of the child
- Engaging and Taking care of the children of as of age two and older.
- In class room setting making sure to help children engage them to different Curriculum.
- File paper on the children coming in and out of the center.
- Answer phone calls when the front office is short handed.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Incorporating curriculum into daily activities
- Encouraging parent participation in children’s education
- Giving children nutritious snacks and meals
- Lifting and carrying children
- Providing daily care to young children (changing/toileting needs)
0-5 years of experience
Plan and implement a developmentally curriculum for toddlers ages one to three
- Work on the child’s level to support play and encourage positive social interactions
- Model and support positive conflict resolution by discussing feelings and alternative solutions
- Use redirection to diminish inappropriate behavior
- Responsible for classroom cleanliness (sweeping, mopping, wiping down tables, shelves, sink, sanitizing toys, etc.)
6-10 years of experience
In-home Daycare, Daycare Center, One-on-one aide, One-on-one Nanny
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Focus on enriching the children with an holistic approach by addressing cognitive, social, emotional, physical, linguistic aspects
- Lead Teacher of an Infant room of eight
- Lead Teacher of Toddler room of ten
- One-on-One aide and nanny
0-5 years of experience
Encourage toddlers budding skills as they explore, sing, climb, catch, run and experiment
- Collaborate with a team of young professionals for new ideas
- Develop and plan emergent curriculum that is designed to inspire children
- Partner with parents to support, guide and share in their child’s growth and development
- Effectively communicate with parents, children, and staff
0-5 years of experience
Work with students on visual memory, work ethic, fine motor, and gross motor skills
- Document progress of caseload students
- Maintain safety and cleanliness of school environment
- Organize and design student of the month activities and displays
- Assist office personnel with making copies, organization, mailing report cards and other notices home
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for assisting in educational and social development of children ages 15 months through 33 months of age
- Assess and record child development through teaching strategy goal tools
- Partner with parents to develop educational and family goals and update regularly
- Assist with transition into the program and exiting out of the program
0-5 years of experience
Plan and lead activities to develop students’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth
- Assist in preparing reports and administering assessments
- Identify warning signs of emotional or developmental challenges
- Use new technology to improve daily operations and communication with parents
- Communicate developmental concerns to director and parents
- Modify expectations and supports for children with diagnosed and undiagnosed special needs
0-5 years of experience
- Administered medications and minor first aid and kept appropriate records
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of children
- Communicated openly with children’s parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Established a safe environment for children
- Meticulously sanitized toys, play equipment and other items used daily
0-5 years of experience
Collaborate with co-teachers to comprise an age appropriate lesson plan.
- Provide a safe, clean atmosphere for exploration.
- Follow safe protocol when transitioning from one area of the building to another.
- Accurate record keeping and documentation.
- Monitor teacher documentation in Teaching Strategies.
- Parent meetings to discuss the needs and goals of the child.
- Observe and evaluate children’s performance and growth in all developmental areas.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise and care for children of ages 12 months to 24 monts.
- Changed diapers.
- Supervise children and engage them in age appropriate activities.
- Play together with children.
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
Toddler Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
Toddler teachers are friendly and compassionate, with high energy levels, and the ability to maintain the safety of young children. Based on listings we analyzed, these are the core duties typically assigned to toddler teachers:
Educating Young Children Toddler teachers primarily interact with and instruct children between the ages of 12 and 36 months. Children in this age group are typically learning basic social skills and developing their familiarity with language; toddler teachers develop lesson plans that help teach and reinforce basic skills such as counting and speaking. They also develop plans for activities and constructive playtime that contribute to social and emotional development.
Maintaining Safety While supervising young children and maintaining classrooms and equipment, toddler teachers make safety a priority, making sure children use equipment and interact safely, as well as disinfecting classroom surfaces and equipment to prevent the spread of germs. Toddler teachers also keep records of accidents and other incidents to help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all children.
Parent Communication Toddler teachers regularly communicate with parents, whether to provide day-to-day reports on classroom activities or to report on a child’s development. In some cases, toddler teachers may meet directly with parents to address concerns or difficulties and work with parents, providing support and resolving ongoing problems. Toddler teachers should be willing to collaborate to develop solutions that are in each child’s best interests.
Monitoring Development Toddler teachers closely monitor and keep extensive records of students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development. This can involve regular, daily observations, as well as periodic assessments to measure each student’s mastery of life skills and attainment of educational goals. Toddler teachers have extensive knowledge of developmental stages and benchmarks to conduct accurate evaluations and take note of a need to communicate with parents or administrators regarding a child’s progress.
Toddler Teacher Skills and Qualifications
Toddler teachers are empathetic, outgoing, and energetic to keep up with the daily responsibilities of caring for young children. Generally, toddler teachers need at least an associate’s degree, along with the following skills:
- Lesson development – toddler teachers develop fun and engaging lessons that are interactive and enjoyable while supporting child development
- Classroom leadership – toddler teachers successfully take charge in a classroom setting, keeping toddlers engaged during activities and being able to rapidly adjust lesson plans and activities throughout the day
- Written and verbal communication – the ability to communicate both verbally and in written reports and documents is important for communicating with children and providing information to parents and administrators
- Observation and evaluation – toddler teachers monitor children’s development, observing and evaluating toddlers to keep track of their progress
- Compassion and empathy – toddler teachers exercise compassion and empathy while interacting with children and their parents, supporting a safe, healthy learning environment for all children
- Organization and cleaning – finally, toddler teachers have a high level of organization and cleanliness; they often arrive early or stay late to plan lessons and ensure that the classroom area is clean and sanitized
Toddler Teacher Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that, as of May 2016, the median yearly wage for preschool teachers (including toddler teachers) was $28,790. This wage can vary widely by geographical location and depends on whether the teacher works in a public or private setting. The lowest 10 percent of toddler teachers earned less than $19,430 annually in 2016, while the highest-paid 10 percent earned over $54,310. Employment for toddler teachers is expected to grow 10 percent between 2016 and 2026 as the number of preschool-aged children grows and parents place more of a focus on early childhood education.
Helpful Resources
If you’re interested in learning more about a career as a toddler teacher, we found many resources for early childhood educators that provide more information and opportunities to learn about this field:
National Association for the Education of Young Children – This professional organization for early childhood educators offers accreditation, continuing education programs, and opportunities to connect with educators
Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional – This book provides an extensive look at the field of early childhood education, providing resources for readers interested in working in the field.
ChildCare Aware – ChildCare Aware is an advocacy and public policy group focused on improving access to early childhood education and promoting the benefits of early education.
Early Childhood Education: A Practical Guide to Evidence-Based, Multi-Tiered Service Delivery – This book applies principles of educating school-aged children to early education, focusing on child development and family engagement.
Teachstone Blog – This blog offers articles and resources for toddler teachers at any stage of their careers.
Rethinking Early Childhood Education – Educator Ann Pelo explores new topics in early childhood education, focusing on nurturing empathy, curiosity, and collaboration in young children.