Hiring Kit: Lead Toddler Teacher at Little Acorns Learning Center
Assumptions & Notes
- Headlines: Pay is shortened to "$17–$20/hr" to fit the 70-character limit. Every other section uses your exact wording: "$17–$20/hour depending on experience and credentials."
- Address: You invite walk-ins from 9am–11am weekdays but didn't give a street address. I added an [Add center address] placeholder so applicants know where to go.
- Email: jobs@littleacorns.example looks like a sample address. Please confirm it's your real hiring inbox before posting.
- Duties: These are typical duties for a lead toddler teacher. I didn't name any specific curriculum, assessment tool, or program.
- Everything else (requirements, benefits, center details) comes straight from what you provided. Nothing was added.
1. Headline Options
- Lead Toddler Teacher – $17–$20/hr – Columbus, OH
- Lead Toddler Teacher (18 mo–3 yrs) – $17–$20/hr – Columbus
- Full-Time Lead Toddler Teacher – Mon–Fri – $17–$20/hr
- Lead Toddler Teacher – Play-Based, Family-Owned Center – Columbus
- Lead Toddler Teacher – 50% Childcare Discount – Columbus, OH
2. Full Job-Board Post (Indeed / LinkedIn / local boards)
Lead Toddler Teacher – Little Acorns Learning Center
Little Acorns Learning Center has been a family-owned part of Columbus since 2009. Our toddlers spend their days playing, exploring outdoors, and helping tend our big garden. We're looking for a caring Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our 18-month to 3-year-olds through one of the most exciting stages of growing up.
Pay: $17–$20/hour depending on experience and credentials Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm, with one closing shift until 6pm every other week Location: Columbus, OH
What you'll do:
- Plan and lead play-based activities that fit toddlers' growing skills, curiosity, and attention spans
- Supervise children closely indoors and outdoors, keeping safety first at all times
- Guide daily routines like meals, naps, diapering, and early toilet learning with patience and care
- Help toddlers build social skills, express feelings, and work through big emotions
- Observe and document each child's development and share updates with families
- Build warm, trusting relationships with parents through daily check-ins and clear communication
- Keep the classroom clean, organized, and welcoming
- Follow Ohio licensing rules and center policies, and support any assistant teachers in your room
What we're looking for:
- CDA or at least 12 early childhood education credits
- 1 year of experience in a licensed center
- Must pass a state background check
- CPR/First Aid (we'll pay for it if you don't have it)
- Patience and a calm, steady presence with very young children
- Warmth and a genuine love of toddlers' energy and curiosity
- Reliability. Our families and teammates count on you.
- A team-player attitude
- Clear, friendly communication with children, families, and coworkers
Benefits & perks:
- 50% childcare discount
- 2 weeks PTO after 90 days
- 6 paid holidays
- Paid training hours
- Free staff lunch on Fridays
Why work with us: We're a family-owned center with about 60 children enrolled. We're big enough to have a strong team and small enough that everyone knows each other's names. Our play-based approach means lots of outdoor time, and our garden gives kids a hands-on way to learn and grow. Our Director, Maria, has an open-door policy, so you'll always have someone to talk to. We also celebrate our staff with monthly team appreciation days.
How to apply: Email your resume to jobs@littleacorns.example, or stop by between 9am–11am on weekdays to introduce yourself. You'll find us at [Add center address]. We'd love to meet you!
Little Acorns Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.
3. Short Social Media Post (Facebook / Instagram / community groups)
🌱 We're hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher! 🌱
Little Acorns Learning Center, a family-owned Columbus center since 2009, is looking for a warm, patient teacher for our 18-month to 3-year-olds.
💛 Pay: $17–$20/hour depending on experience and credentials 📅 Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm, with one closing shift until 6pm every other week
Perks include:
- 50% childcare discount
- 2 weeks PTO after 90 days
- 6 paid holidays and free staff lunch on Fridays
Play-based learning, lots of outdoor time, a big garden, and a supportive team. Requires a CDA or 12 ECE credits and 1 year of licensed-center experience.
To apply: email your resume to jobs@littleacorns.example or stop by 9am–11am weekdays!
#ChildcareJobs #ColumbusJobs #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherJobs #NowHiring
4. Flyer / Text-Message Version
Now Hiring: Lead Toddler Teacher (18 mo–3 yrs) $17–$20/hour depending on experience and credentials Full-time, Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm, with one closing shift until 6pm every other week Email jobs@littleacorns.example or stop by 9am–11am weekdays. Little Acorns Learning Center, Columbus
5. Optional Application Questions
- Tell us about a time you helped a toddler through a difficult moment, like a tantrum, separation from a parent, or a conflict with another child.
- Describe a play-based or outdoor activity you've planned for children aged 18 months to 3 years. What did the children learn or enjoy?
- How do you share a child's daily progress or concerns with their family?
- Do you hold a CDA or early childhood education credits? Please list your credentials and any current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Are you available for the full schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm, plus one closing shift until 6pm every other week?
These questions are prompts for your own review. They are not a scoring or screening system.
6. Before You Post: Checklist
- Confirm pay and schedule are accurate and match what you'll actually offer.
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