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To apply directly and set up an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary:
The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months. This role focuses on building strong, responsive relationships, supporting early development, and partnering with families to ensure each child’s needs are met with care and intention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide loving, attentive care to infants while following individualized schedules for feeding, sleeping, and daily routines

• Support infant development through sensory exploration, gross and fine motor activities, early communication, and play-based learning

• Observe and document developmental milestones and daily experiences

• Create a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment that meets licensing and health requirements

• Communicate effectively and warmly with families regarding daily care, milestones, and progress

• Follow all center policies, state regulations, and safety procedures

• Collaborate with team members to maintain consistent, high-quality care

Qualifications:

• Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early education setting preferred

• Knowledge of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices

• Strong communication, patience, and nurturing skills

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Hours:

• Open to Discussion

To apply directly or schedule an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary:
The After School Care Teacher provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for school-aged children during after-school hours. This role focuses on supervision, enrichment, and relationship-building while creating a fun, structured space where children can relax, play, and grow after the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage school-aged children in a safe and welcoming after-school environment

• Support homework time and provide encouragement and guidance as needed

• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities, including games, art, outdoor play, and enrichment experiences

• Foster positive relationships with children through clear expectations, positive guidance, and respectful communication

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and activity spaces

• Communicate effectively with families and team members regarding daily activities and student needs

• Follow all center policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures

• Collaborate with fellow staff to create a positive and consistent program experience

Qualifications:

• Experience working with school-aged children preferred

• Strong classroom management, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to create engaging, fun, and structured activities

• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Hours:

• 1:00-6:00 (or)

• 3:00-6:00

To apply directly and set up an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary:
The Lead Preschool Teacher (Ages 3.5–4.5) is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that prepares children for kindergarten readiness. This role leads classroom instruction, planning, and assessment while fostering independence, social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational math skills. The Lead Teacher partners closely with families and supports assistant teachers to ensure a consistent, high-quality early learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement intentional, play-based lesson plans aligned with early learning standards for children ages 3.5–4.5

• Promote kindergarten readiness through hands-on activities focused on early literacy, pre-writing skills, phonemic awareness, early math concepts, science exploration, and social studies

• Support social-emotional development by modeling problem-solving, conflict resolution, and self-regulation strategies

• Lead daily routines including circle time, small group instruction, centers, outdoor play, and transitions

• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress and communicate growth with families

• Maintain a structured, organized, and engaging classroom environment that meets licensing and health requirements

• Build strong, professional relationships with families through regular communication and conferences

• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers, ensuring clear expectations and collaborative teamwork

• Follow all center policies, state regulations, and safety procedures

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and continuous quality improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• Experience working with preschool-aged children (3–5 years) in a licensed childcare or early education setting required

• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices

• Experience with lesson planning, classroom management, and child assessments

• Ability to lead a classroom with confidence, warmth, and professionalism

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Relevant degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred

Hours:
Open to Discussion

To apply directly and set up an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary:
The Lead Pre-K Teacher (Ages 4–6) is responsible for designing and leading a structured, engaging, and academically rich classroom environment that prepares children for a successful transition to kindergarten. This role focuses on advancing early literacy, math readiness, critical thinking, and social-emotional development while fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning. The Lead Teacher provides strong classroom leadership, mentors support staff, and builds meaningful partnerships with families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive, standards-aligned lesson plans that promote kindergarten readiness for children ages 4–6

• Deliver intentional instruction in early reading (phonemic awareness, letter-sound recognition, beginning decoding), writing, math concepts, science inquiry, and problem-solving

• Facilitate structured whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and differentiated learning centers

• Prepare children for elementary school routines by promoting independence, responsibility, and self-regulation

• Assess and document student progress through formal and informal assessments, portfolios, and developmental checklists

• Maintain a well-organized, stimulating, and print-rich classroom environment that meets licensing and health standards

• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding progress, behavior, and school readiness

• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers, modeling best practices in classroom management and instruction

• Ensure compliance with all center policies, state regulations, and safety procedures

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Experience working with Pre-K or kindergarten-aged children (4–6 years) in a licensed early childhood or educational setting required

• Strong understanding of kindergarten readiness standards and developmentally appropriate academic instruction

• Experience with curriculum planning, classroom leadership, and child assessment tools

• Ability to manage a structured classroom environment with consistency, warmth, and professionalism

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Hours:
Open to Discussion

To apply directly and set up an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Toddler Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers (ages 1–3). This role focuses on assisting with daily routines, encouraging early language and social development, and helping maintain a structured yet engaging classroom where toddlers can explore, grow, and build independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and age-appropriate activities

• Provide attentive supervision to ensure children’s safety at all times

• Assist with daily routines including diapering/toileting, meals, naps, and transitions

• Encourage language development through conversation, songs, storytelling, and play

• Model and support positive behavior, redirection, and early social skills

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that meets licensing and health standards

• Observe and share developmental milestones and concerns with the Lead Teacher

• Communicate warmly and professionally with families during drop-off and pick-up

• Follow all center policies, state regulations, and safety procedures

• Collaborate effectively with classroom team members to maintain consistency and quality care

Qualifications:

• Experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare or early education setting preferred

• Basic understanding of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices

• Ability to remain patient, energetic, and attentive in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• High school diploma required; coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred

Hours:
Open to Discussion

To apply directly and set up an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Pre-K Teacher supports the Lead Pre-K Teacher in creating a structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom for children ages 4–6. This role assists with implementing curriculum, supporting kindergarten readiness skills, maintaining classroom organization, and fostering a positive, nurturing environment where children can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans aligned with kindergarten readiness standards

• Support whole-group instruction, small-group activities, and learning centers

• Reinforce early literacy skills such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and beginning writing

• Support early math concepts including counting, number recognition, patterns, and problem-solving

• Provide consistent classroom management by modeling positive behavior and supporting self-regulation

• Assist with classroom preparation, materials organization, and maintaining a print-rich, engaging environment

• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, transitions, meals, and rest time

• Observe and share student progress and concerns with the Lead Teacher

• Communicate professionally and warmly with families during drop-off and pick-up

• Follow all center policies, state regulations, and safety procedures

• Collaborate effectively with classroom team members to ensure consistency and quality instruction

Qualifications:

• Experience working with preschool or Pre-K aged children preferred

• Basic understanding of kindergarten readiness expectations and developmentally appropriate practices

• Ability to follow direction while taking initiative in supporting classroom needs

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• High school diploma required; coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred

Hours:
Open to Discussion

To apply directly and set up an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary:
The School-Age Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for providing a safe, engaging, and energetic environment for children ages 5–12 during the summer program. This role focuses on leading fun, structured activities, encouraging teamwork and positive behavior, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all campers. Counselors serve as positive role models while creating memorable summer experiences filled with creativity, exploration, and friendship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead engaging daily activities including outdoor games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, water play, team-building activities, and themed events

• Supervise campers at all times to ensure safety during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, and transitions

• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, inclusion, and respectful behavior among campers

• Maintain accurate attendance and follow check-in/check-out procedures

• Enforce camp rules and model positive behavior and leadership

• Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of materials and activity spaces

• Communicate professionally with families regarding daily activities and any concerns

• Follow all center policies, state regulations, and safety procedures

• Collaborate with fellow counselors and leadership team to create a fun, structured, and well-organized camp experience

• Respond appropriately to behavioral challenges using positive guidance strategies

Qualifications:

• Experience working with school-age children (5–12 years) preferred but not required

• Energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic personality

• Ability to lead groups of children in structured and unstructured activities

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Must meet minimum age and state licensing requirements

Hours:
Seasonal Summer Position – Schedule to be discussed during interview

To apply directly or schedule an interview, please email Kayla at kayla@littlestarsnku.com.

Position Overview
We are seeking a nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood team. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of toddler development and a genuine love for supporting children as they explore, grow, and gain independence during this exciting stage of life. Our Toddler Teachers create a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children feel secure, supported, and encouraged to learn through play and meaningful interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, responsive, and nurturing classroom environment for children ages 1–2

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children at all times

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development

• Follow daily routines including feeding, diapering, toileting support, naptime, and transitions with care and consistency

• Observe and document children’s growth and development, sharing insights with families and leadership as appropriate

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers

• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment

• Model appropriate behavior, emotional regulation, and communication for toddlers

• Adhere to all licensing regulations, center policies, and health and safety procedures

• Collaborate with fellow teachers and leadership to support classroom and center-wide goals

Qualifications

• Experience working with toddlers (1–2 years old) preferred

• Understanding of early childhood development and toddler milestones

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Ability to meet state licensing requirements for early childhood educators

• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

• Patience, flexibility, and a calm demeanor

• Ability to lift, bend, and actively engage with young children throughout the day

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who truly enjoys working with toddlers and understands their unique needs

• A teacher who values routines, consistency, and responsive caregiving

• A team player who is dependable, positive, and supportive

• A caregiver who believes loving relationships are the foundation for learning

Hours

• Varies