6 Early Childhood DC - Teacher Jobs in Hartford, CT
Hartford Neighborhood Centers is Hiring an Early Childhood DC - Teacher Near Hartford, CT
Job Description
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Must currently possess or be working towards an active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- OR an Associates or Bachelor's in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies.
- AND at least two years of experience working with children in a licensed child development facility.
- OR be willing to obtain the credits needed for the position while working at the agency.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
- Medication/EpiPen certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Bilingual, a plus
Benefits
Sign-on Bonus available!!!!
Paid Time Off
At least 12 paid Holidays
Dental Insurance
Aflac available
Flexible Schedule
Job Summary
Full Time
$37k-47k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/15/2024
hnci.org
Hartford, CT
<25
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