Toddler Teacher: Early Childhood

Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift persons or objects up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand or sit at times, for an extended amount of time or walk for long distances
• Other movements required from time to time, but are not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.

Knowledge of CT ELDS

• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• 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.
• Must clear full background check prior to start date.
• Must be at least 18 yrs. old

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required.
• Emergent Curriculum
• Knowledge of OEC regulations
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards & criteria

Benefits

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO: Sick, personal, vacation
• Professional Development
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program