What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Teacher position at The Goddard School?
The Goddard School in Newington is now hiring a Toddler Teacher. Toddler Teachers are responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Toddler Teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
Toddler Teacher Qualifications:
- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
- Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
- Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
- Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
The ideal Lead Teacher will meet one of the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
- An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
- A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
- Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s,CDA or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
A Lead Toddler Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
- Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To
- Elementary Education
- Child Development
- Child Life
- Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education
- Special Education
- Child Psychology
Job Type: Full-time
Application Questions
You have requested that really ask candidates the following questions:
- How many years of Early Childhood experience do you have?
- Have you completed the following level of education: Associate?
- Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Work remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20