Toddlers Teachers

Role Overview

providing a warm, inviting introduction to school life for both toddlers and their carer(check for other terminology for caregiver)

The focus is on developing basic communication and socialization skills leading to trust in adults(other words) and peers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organize materials that allow for children's exploration.
• Ensure encouragement of children's natural abilities to play as a way of understanding their world.
• Use songs, movement activities and read-alouds to introduce confident use of language.
• Provide support to carers as they gradually separate or as they gradually leave the classroom.

Pastoral Care & Child Development

• Facilitate social and emotional development for each unique individual.
• Begin to develop confidence and encourage independent actions.
• Foster positive values such as respect and kindness.
• Communicate regularly with parents.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Collaborate with teaching teams within the school.
• Contribute to school events and celebrations.
• Attend workshops and professional development as offered.
• Maintain compliance with school policies and expectations.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of child development in early years.
• Strong grasp of Playbased learning.
• Confident and Warm communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and alter mindsets.
• Ability to play guitar and/or enjoy singing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certification in Early Childhood Education.
• Preferably 3+ years of experience in Early Childhood settings.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about working with young learners.
• Creative, organized, and empathetic.
• Professional, ethical, and aligned with Sagebrook values.
• Joyful and positive outlook.
• Voracious reader.