Job Description
Summary Kids in Motion Academy is hiring a dependable and nurturing
Toddler One Closing Teacher to join our team of early childhood professionals. This role is ideal for an educator with a
CDA or higher who enjoys working with toddlers ages 12–24 months and is available to work
midday to close . The ideal candidate will help guide toddlers through their afternoon routines, support transitions, and ensure a safe and calm end-of-day environment. If you're passionate about early learning, teamwork, and helping children feel secure and loved through their full day, we’d love to meet you!
Duties - Greet and connect with toddlers warmly during afternoon transitions
- Follow the toddler classroom schedule, including snack time, toileting/diapering, and end-of-day routines
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
- Engage children in calm, age-appropriate activities such as sensory play, storytelling, and music
- Comfort and support children emotionally as they begin to tire or miss family
- Communicate with co-teachers to ensure consistency and hand-off of daily information
- Sanitize toys, high-touch surfaces, and rest areas before closing
- Complete daily reports via Brightwheel (meals, toileting, activities, etc.)
- Ensure all belongings are packed and children are ready for dismissal
- Communicate positively with parents during pick-up and report any important updates
- Stay until all children have been picked up and follow closing checklist procedures
Requirements DA in Infant/Toddler Care or higher (TCC, Associate’s, or Bachelor's in Early Childhood preferred)
Minimum
1 year of experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
Must be
18 years or older Able to work
Monday–Friday, Current
CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
Must pass
DECAL fingerprint background check and health screenings
Strong understanding of
toddler development and positive guidance techniques
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, sit on the floor, and engage in active play
Reliable, flexible, and able to maintain a consistent schedule
Strong communication skills and a
calm, patient, and nurturing personality
Nice To Haves Experience using
Brightwheel or other digital parent communication apps Knowledge of or experience with
Montessori-inspired environments Bilingual (especially Spanish, French, or ASL) to support diverse families
Training in
conscious discipline, Love and Logic, or other positive behavior models Familiarity with
Quality Rated standards and Georgia DECAL regulations
Strong classroom organization and
end-of-day cleaning routines Passion for
music, art, or sensory play A warm, team-oriented attitude and
willingness to support other classrooms if needed
Benefits Supportive, family-oriented work environment
Paid
professional development and training days Uniform shirts and custom
KIMA professional blazer provided Opportunities for
career growth and advancement Paid
holiday time (after probation period)
Sick time and unpaid personal days
Discounted child care (where available)
Classroom curriculum and materials provided
Staff appreciation events and team-building activities
Consistent scheduling and respectful team culture
Participation in Quality Rated & opportunities to grow with a high-quality program
About Us At Kids in Motion, our goal is to provide them with a well-equipped and ready environment to become lifelong learners who respect themselves, others, and their environment. We carefully prepared an environment that will enable them to grow freely and become loving, independent, respectful, compassionate human beings with a desire for learning. We strive for greatness by developing social skills that will challenge the child to learn and work together.
Vision
- To develop in each child love and respect toward God, toward themselves, and towards others
- To build a place where children can thrive
- To inspire academic excellence
- To instill a desire and love for learning
Goals
- To develop the overall potential of the child
- To build strong relationships with our children and their families
- To continuously improve the school
- To nurture the creativity, spiritual curiosity, and imagination of every child
Job Tags
Full time, Trial period, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours