Toddler Lead Teacher

Summary

At World Builders Academy, we believe children are capable, curious, and powerful thinkers from the very beginning. Our classrooms are living laboratories — filled with inquiry, materials, conversation, collaboration, and wonder. We are seeking an experienced and inspired Lead Teacher to join our growing learning community and help guide our toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-K students through meaningful, project-based learning experiences.

This role is ideal for an educator who views teaching as a design practice, understands child development deeply, and thrives in a collaborative, reflective school culture.

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✨ Who You Are

You are a passionate early childhood educator who:

• Believes children learn best through hands-on exploration and inquiry
• Embraces Reggio Emilia and RIE philosophies
• Sees curriculum as something to co-construct with children
• Is excited by long-term projects, documentation, and emergent curriculum
• Thrives in environments that value creativity, reflection, and professional growth
  
  

• Leading a toddler (2+), preschool, or pre-K classroom
• Designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences
• Creating an environment that supports curiosity, independence, and collaboration
• Supporting children’s social-emotional development using respectful care practices
  
  

• Implementing World Builders Academy’s instructional framework
• Designing learning experiences across science, literacy, math, art, engineering, and design
• Facilitating long-term projects (e.g., thermodynamics, engineering, systems, nature studies, etc.)
• Embedding ELA & math mastery goals into daily work in developmentally appropriate ways
• Supporting children in developing World Builder dispositions: confidence, competence, curiosity, collaboration, and problem solving
  
  

• Observing and documenting children’s learning through photos, notes, work samples, and reflection
• Maintaining portfolios and assessment records aligned with state standards and school mastery frameworks
• Communicating learning clearly to families through documentation and conferences
  
  

• Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Participating in planning meetings, reflection sessions, and professional development
• Mentoring assistant teachers and supporting classroom teams
  
  

• Experience teaching in an early childhood classroom (ages 2–5)
• Strong understanding of Reggio Emilia philosophy (experience preferred)
• Familiar with RIE / respectful caregiving practices
• Comfort with emergent curriculum and project-based learning
• Ability to design engaging learning environments and provocations
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Growth mindset and collaborative spirit
  
  

• Early Childhood Education degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with documentation and portfolio-based assessment
  
  

• A supportive, innovative school culture
• Deep professional development in Reggio-inspired practice
• Creative freedom within a strong instructional framework
• A collaborative team of passionate educators
• The opportunity to shape the future of a growing school community
• Paid holidays and breaks (Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break) - after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off - after 90 days of employment
• 401k with 3% company match (after 1 year of service)
• Lunch provided