Toddler One Lead Educator - CDA or Associate's Required

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Kids in Motion Academy is hiring a dependable and nurturing Toddler One Closing Teacher to join our team of early childhood professionals. This role is ideal for an educator with a CDA or higher who enjoys working with toddlers ages 12–24 months and is available to work midday to close. The ideal candidate will help guide toddlers through their afternoon routines, support transitions, and ensure a safe and calm end-of-day environment. If you're passionate about early learning, teamwork, and helping children feel secure and loved through their full day, we’d love to meet you!

Duties

• Greet and connect with toddlers warmly during afternoon transitions
• Follow the toddler classroom schedule, including snack time, toileting/diapering, and end-of-day routines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Engage children in calm, age-appropriate activities such as sensory play, storytelling, and music
• Comfort and support children emotionally as they begin to tire or miss family
• Communicate with co-teachers to ensure consistency and hand-off of daily information
• Sanitize toys, high-touch surfaces, and rest areas before closing
• Complete daily reports via Brightwheel (meals, toileting, activities, etc.)
• Ensure all belongings are packed and children are ready for dismissal
• Communicate positively with parents during pick-up and report any important updates
• Stay until all children have been picked up and follow closing checklist procedures

Requirements

DA in Infant/Toddler Care or higher (TCC, Associate’s, or Bachelor's in Early Childhood preferred)
Minimum 1 year of experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
Must be 18 years or older
Able to work Monday–Friday,
Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
Must pass DECAL fingerprint background check and health screenings
Strong understanding of toddler development and positive guidance techniques
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, sit on the floor, and engage in active play
Reliable, flexible, and able to maintain a consistent schedule
Strong communication skills and a calm, patient, and nurturing personality

Nice To Haves

Experience using Brightwheel or other digital parent communication apps
Knowledge of or experience with Montessori-inspired environments
Bilingual (especially Spanish, French, or ASL) to support diverse families
Training in conscious discipline, Love and Logic, or other positive behavior models
Familiarity with Quality Rated standards and Georgia DECAL regulations
Strong classroom organization and end-of-day cleaning routines
Passion for music, art, or sensory play
A warm, team-oriented attitude and willingness to support other classrooms if needed

Benefits

Supportive, family-oriented work environment
Paid professional development and training days
Uniform shirts and custom KIMA professional blazer provided
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid holiday time (after probation period)
Sick time and unpaid personal days
Discounted child care (where available)
Classroom curriculum and materials provided
Staff appreciation events and team-building activities
Consistent scheduling and respectful team culture
Participation in Quality Rated opportunities to grow with a high-quality program

About Us

At Kids in Motion, our goal is to provide them with a well-equipped and ready environment to become lifelong learners who respect themselves, others, and their environment. We carefully prepared an environment that will enable them to grow freely and become loving, independent, respectful, compassionate human beings with a desire for learning. We strive for greatness by developing social skills that will challenge the child to learn and work together. Vision

• To develop in each child love and respect toward God, toward themselves, and towards others
• To build a place where children can thrive
• To inspire academic excellence
• To instill a desire and love for learning

Goals

• To develop the overall potential of the child
• To build strong relationships with our children and their families
• To continuously improve the school
• To nurture the creativity, spiritual curiosity, and imagination of every child