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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.

• 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

• 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

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.