Anchor Point Early Learning Academy is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to join our growing team in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
At Anchor Point, we recognize that the toddler years are a remarkable period of growth, discovery, and development. Our educators create engaging, relationship-centered learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them. We are seeking a dedicated early childhood professional who is passionate about fostering curiosity, nurturing independence, and helping young children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
As a Lead Toddler Teacher, you will play an essential role in shaping the daily classroom experience. You will be responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, building strong relationships with families, and guiding classroom staff to ensure the highest quality of care and education for every child.
Why Join Anchor Point?
- Supportive and collaborative school community.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Beautiful North Smithfield campus with thoughtfully designed learning environments.
- Leadership team that values innovation, teamwork, and educator growth.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact during one of the most important stages of a child's development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A mission-driven culture focused on exceptional care, education, and family partnerships.
What you'll do:
- Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences.
- Foster a warm, inclusive, and responsive classroom environment that supports each child's unique developmental journey.
- Observe and document children's growth, milestones, and emerging skills.
- Develop positive partnerships with families through open communication and collaboration.
- Lead daily classroom operations, including routines, transitions, and classroom management.
- Mentor and support Assistant Teachers while promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Maintain compliance with Rhode Island licensing regulations and program standards.
- Create a classroom culture where children feel valued, confident, and inspired to learn.
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and working with toddlers.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience leading a toddler classroom in a childcare, daycare, preschool, or early learning setting.
- Ability to create meaningful learning experiences that support social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Positive, patient, and dependable approach to teaching and caregiving.
- Commitment to building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- CDA, Associate's, Bachelor's degree, or relevant early childhood education experience preferred.
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for growth
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Strong and Supportive Leadership
104 Greenville Road,
North Smithfield, RI