Toddler Educator

About This Role

Toddler Educator – 2-Year-Old Classroom

Little Feathers Learning Center is seeking a nurturing, energetic, and passionate educator to join our toddler team. Our 2-year-old classroom focuses on supporting independence, emotional development, early communication, and safe exploration through play-based learning.

The ideal candidate is patient, attentive, and deeply committed to creating a warm, secure environment where children feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow. This role includes guiding daily routines, supporting social-emotional development, introducing early learning concepts, and partnering with families to provide consistent, loving care.

If you have a heart for early childhood, enjoy working with curious little learners, and value positive guidance and meaningful connection, we would love to welcome you into our Little Feather family.

What You'll Do

Duties & Responsibilities – Toddler Educator (2-Year-Old Classroom)

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports each child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Implement developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that encourage language development, social skills, and early learning
• Support daily routines including meals, rest, diapering, toileting, and transitions with patience and positive guidance
• Partner with families to encourage developmentally appropriate potty learning, following each child’s readiness and center policies
• Foster independence, confidence, and emotional regulation through gentle guidance and modeling
• Maintain accurate daily documentation and communication with families through Kangarootime (updates, photos, notes)
• Observe and assess children’s development and share progress with leadership and families as needed
• Uphold health, safety, and licensing standards at all times
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
• Collaborate respectfully with team members to support a positive, cohesive classroom culture

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications – Toddler Educator (2-Year-Old Classroom)

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA preferred)
• Must meet all Nevada licensing and background check requirements
• Previous experience working with toddlers (1–3 years) in a licensed childcare or early learning environment preferred
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers, including social-emotional development and early independence
• Ability to provide consistent, positive guidance and create a calm, nurturing classroom environment
• Comfortable supporting potty learning in a developmentally appropriate way in partnership with families
• Effective communication skills and ability to build respectful, professional relationships with families and team members
• Physically able to meet the demands of working with young children (lifting, bending, active engagement)
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized classroom
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and training

Benefits

At Little Feathers Learning Center, we believe in supporting the well-being and professional growth of our educators just as much as we support the development of the children in our care. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our team thrive both personally and professionally, including:

• Accumulated Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Earn paid time off throughout the year to use for vacations, personal days, or sick leave.
• Paid Holidays & Rest Days
• Enjoy scheduled paid holidays and designated rest days to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Childcare Assistance
• Discounted childcare rates are available for team members, helping support a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Eligible employees have access to dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance, providing added peace of mind for you and your family.
• Continuous Professional Development
• We invest in your success by providing ongoing training opportunities, workshops, and support for earning certifications and continuing education in early childhood development.

At Little Feathers, you're more than an employee—you’re part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence. We are committed to creating a positive workplace where educators feel appreciated, supported, and empowered to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.