Toddler Teacher - Active Learning Centers, Emmaus

Toddler Teacher – Emmaus

Active Learning Centers is an award-winning, family-owned childcare organization looking for caring, educated, dedicated, and passionate early-childhood professionals to join our Toddler team at our Emmaus location.

• The toddler years are an incredibly important time of growth and development. Our teachers do much more than care for children—we
• teach, nurture, encourage, guide, and help toddlers develop the skills they need to become confident and capable learners .

We believe young children learn best through hands-on experiences, movement, exploration, play, meaningful relationships, and positive interactions . Our classrooms give toddlers opportunities to run, play, create, explore, communicate, and build independence in a safe and nurturing environment.

We love what we do, and we love having fun while doing it!

Competitive Toddler Teacher Pay: $15–$18 per hour , based on education and experience.

All applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED , be at least 18 years of age, and successfully complete required background clearances.

Full-Time Toddler Teacher Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off

3 personal days upon hire

1 week vacation with accrual beginning upon hire

Health Benefits

401K with 3% employer match

Discounted childcare

Free Martial Arts training

About Active Learning Centers

At Active Learning Centers, we believe in believing in, pushing, and inspiring everyone in our family to continually become a better version of themselves.

Our teachers create an atmosphere that combines learning, leadership, movement, creativity, and fun . We get to know each child as an individual and understand that every child develops at their own pace.

In our toddler classrooms, teachers help children build confidence and independence while providing the nurturing relationships they need to feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.

We create experiences that engage children's minds and bodies and help them develop communication, social skills, problem-solving abilities, self-help skills, and a love of learning.

Our teachers understand that everyday moments—from snack time to diapering, from outdoor play to cleanup—are opportunities for children to learn, practice independence, and build important life skills.

Learn more about us at www.alcchildcare.com .

Your Responsibilities

As a Toddler Teacher, you will:

Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for toddlers

Create a safe, nurturing, active, and engaging classroom environment

Use a variety of teaching strategies, including storytelling, educational play, music, movement, exploration, and hands-on experiences

Support children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development

Observe each child and use those observations to support individual growth and development

Encourage children to communicate, interact, cooperate, and build positive relationships with their peers

Help toddlers develop independence and practical life skills through age-appropriate responsibilities and routines

Teach and reinforce positive behavior, responsibility, respect, and safe choices

Provide daily opportunities for outdoor play, movement, and gross-motor development

Provide nurturing routine care, including meals, snacks, diapering, potty-training, and maintaining children's cleanliness and comfort

Turn daily routines into opportunities for learning and independence

Communicate professionally and consistently with parents and families

Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families

Collaborate with other educators and leadership

Maintain a clean, organized classroom consistent with health and safety expectations

Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development

Do You Have?

We are looking for someone who has:

A genuine passion for early childhood education and working with toddlers

A High School Diploma or GED (required)

Previous childcare or toddler experience (preferred)

An understanding of early childhood development and the unique needs of toddlers

A warm, patient, and nurturing approach

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences

Reliability, maturity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic

The ability to remain calm and positive while guiding young children

A willingness to learn and grow as an educator

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

A balance of creativity, organization, initiative, and practical problem-solving

An education degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred)

Most importantly, are you someone who believes in children and wants to help them become a better version of themselves every day?

If you are looking for more than a childcare job and want to be part of a family that values learning, growth, movement, character, and connection, we would love to meet you.

Join the Active Learning Centers family in Emmaus TODAY!