Toddler Lead Teacher - Small Classroom

This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1563434 Join the Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center team as the Lead Teacher in our small 2s classroom in New Castle! We're looking for a caring, confident, and dependable teacher who loves toddlers and wants a classroom where they can really connect with the children they teach. As Lead Teacher, you'll run the classroom day to day. You'll plan fun, age-appropriate activities, build routines that help two-year-olds feel safe, and guide your assistant teacher. Because our classroom is small, you'll get to know every child and family, not just keep up with a crowd. This is a great opportunity for an experienced toddler teacher, or an assistant teacher who's ready to step up and lead their own room. What You'll Do - Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that support language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development - Build consistent daily routines for play, meals, transitions, diapering/potty learning, and rest - Guide and support your assistant teacher and classroom team - Use positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior strategies - Build strong relationships with families and keep them updated on their child's day and progress - Keep required classroom records and documentation - Keep a clean, safe, organized, and licensing-ready classroom - Follow center policies and Delaware child care licensing requirements - Take part in training and professional development What We're Looking For - Enjoys working with toddlers - Is patient, nurturing, dependable, and energetic - Can lead a classroom with confidence while being a good teammate - Communicates well with children, families, and coworkers - Understands how much routine and consistency matter to little ones Why Join Twinkle Little Stars? - $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days - Two weeks of paid holiday/vacation time - Guaranteed hours and a consistent schedule - No weekends - Small classroom environment - Employee child care discount - Optional Aflac supplemental coverage (dental, vision, life) - Training reimbursement - Professional development opportunities - Supportive center leadership If you're ready for a consistent schedule, a smaller classroom, and a team that values what you bring, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and grow with Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center!