Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Position Summary:

Village of Promise (VoP) is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for assisting the lead teacher in our 19months-2 years classroom. Village of Promise is a family advancement center in Huntsville, AL and seeks to end generational poverty.

Position Start Date: July 28, 2025

Essential Duties:

Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment

Plan, prepare and implement class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students

Utilize a variety of instructional materials and resources to facilitate active learning

Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning

Assess student abilities as related to desired educational and behavioral goals, objectives and student outcomes

Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems

Model appropriate personal characteristics and work habits consistent with development goals established for students

Communicate instructional expectations, student progress or lack thereof to parents

Ensure confidentiality of all students’ records, performance and all other related matters

Collect appropriate data to evaluate the progress and or effectiveness of student learning and various VoP programs

Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all stakeholders, collaborative partners, parents, scholars and VoP team members and abide by and promote high ethical standards

Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education, on-line training and other professional growth activities as required or assigned

Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in VoP family advancement programs, community programs and groups, and abides by and promotes high ethical standards

Participate in orientation sessions to provide an overview of the program and its guidelines; participate in Promise Preparatory planning, faculty meetings/committees and other VoP teams or groups

Maintain all pertinent enrollment documents, anecdotal records, standards documentation, progress monitoring data

Follow all policies, guidelines, processes/procedures established in VoP Employee, Faculty and Parent Handbooks

Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain a standard of cleanliness in the classroom

Work with Auxiliary teacher to foster a healthy classroom environment

Eligibility/Qualifications:

1-3 years of Experience in classroom/daycare

CDA or relevant college experience in early childhood Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Non-Profit experience a plus

Eligibility to pass a background check and drug test

Physically capable of lifting children up to 30 pounds and in physical condition to appropriately care for the students.

Eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify)

Why you'll love it here:

Company paid health and dental insurance to start first day of employment

Other supplemental benefits such as short- and long-term disability, vision and more!

Paid time off & Sick leave front loaded at your start date

VoP follows Huntsville City School calendar (187-day contract, but paid 12 months)

Holiday Pay

Group Life Insurance Policy

Rewarding Work giving back to the community

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Hours are generally 7:30am-3:30pm (occasionally required to stay longer for staff or parent meetings)

Full-time