Posted 1mo ago

Toddler Assistant Teacher

@ Forever Friends Childcare
Rochester, New York, United States
$16-$20/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:provide care, maintain routines, foster development
Requirements Summary:Assist with daily toddler care, implement play-based activities, follow NYS Pyramid Model, and maintain records.
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Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Toddler Teacher who is passionate about guiding young children through play-based learning experiences that support social-emotional development. The ideal candidate will embrace our commitment to the NYS Pyramid Model and create a warm, engaging space where toddlers can thrive emotionally, socially, and cognitively.

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Responsibility

  • Provide daily care for toddlers, including mealtimes, diapering/toilet learning, dressing, and age-appropriate self-care tasks.
  • Maintain consistent routines for sleep, meals, and developmental activities.
  • Support toddlers’ social, emotional, and cognitive growth through interactive play.
  • Use NYS Pyramid Model best practices to foster positive toddler development.
  • Engage in responsive caregiving, recognizing and responding to toddler cues and needs.
  • Create a clean, safe, and nurturing environment in the classroom.
  • Understand and follow Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding.
  • Ensure compliance with childcare licensing regulations and health and safety protocols.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and organized classroom.
  • Maintain thorough daily records of toddler care, feeding schedules, and parent communication via the Brightwheel platform.
  • Implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning activities to support children’s emotional and social well-being.
  • Foster a classroom environment that encourages positive peer interactions, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.
  • Utilize strategies aligned with the NYS Pyramid Model to promote healthy social-emotional development.
  • Understand and follow Ellyn Sadler's Division of Responsibility in Feeding
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support center-wide initiatives.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.


  • Benefits
  • 40 Hour work week when school is in session
  • School-year schedule with holidays and breaks aligned to local district calendars
  • Supportive and mission-driven team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in children's lives every day
  • 5 Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • 401K
  • Option to add Health Benefits after probationary period


About the Company


We are an educator friendly childcare center and preschool. We provide excellent care to children ages 0-5 as well as before and aftercare for school age children up to age 12. As early childhood educators, we are responsible for building brains through responsive caregiving experiences. We are an inclusive program that fully implements NYS Pyramid Model practice, focused on social emotional development. Our center runs on the school calendar, so we close for school breaks and for summer. At Forever Friends, we pride ourselves on having a highly effective workforce as the base of our framework for high quality early childhood education.