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Toddler Lead Teacher

SUNY Plattsburgh Child Care Center
Date Posted: 06/02/2025
Location: Plattsburgh, New York
Salary/Wage: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour (wage within this range is determined by education level and years of experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

We are seeking a warm, responsive, and dedicated full-time Toddler Teacher to join our early care and education team. The teacher will work in a continuity-of-care classroom with toddlers aged 21–32 months as of September 1. The ideal candidate will embrace a child-centered, inclusive approach and work in partnership with an assistant teacher, families, and administrators to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment and curriculum.

 

  • Full-time, year-round position (Monday–Friday)
  • Shift 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM
  • Benefits package includes paid time off, professional development support, and more

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build responsive, nurturing relationships with toddlers and support their social-emotional development.
  • Plan and implement play-based, developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with children’s interests and developmental stages.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that supports exploration and independence.
  • Observe, document, and assess children's development to inform curriculum planning and parent communication.
  • Collaborate effectively with co-teachers, program leadership, and support staff.
  • Foster strong partnerships with families through daily communication and family engagement.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, reflective supervision, and staff meetings.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with
    • Minimum of 2 years experience working with young children, including at least 1 year with infants or toddlers
  • OR
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children age 2 or younger
  • Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and responsive caregiving
  • Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a teaching team
  • Willingness to learn and implement the HighScope Curriculum approach
Minimum Education Level: CDA Credential
Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Sally Girard at girardsa@plattsburgh.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.


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