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Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall operations of the classroom and provide a high quality of education and care for children.

Duties

  • Supervise all classroom and outdoor activities, use positive discipline techniques to ensure the welfare, health and safety of the children
  • Greet and address each child by name, treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
  • Maintain open lines of communication with families
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum/learning experiences in line with the CT -ELDS and NAEYC Standards
  • Maintain observations and assessments
  • Plan parent-teacher conferences
  • Engage in mealtime activities with the children, record daily attendance and daily lunch counts in accordance with CACFP and center policy
  • Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all time
  • Maintain a clean environment, classroom and playground which includes storage of materials in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
  • Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings to meet OEC requirements (20 hours per year full-time employee)
  • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or Bachelor's Degree in a non-related field including 36 credits in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
  • Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Minimum of a CDA with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification

Medication and Epi-pen certification

Benefits

  • Union Position
  • Birthday off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation days
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time
  • Vision insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid Professional Development

Salary : $23

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