Infant​/Toddler Teacher​/Preschool

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate educational opportunities consistent with Playful Minds’ vision and curriculum goals.

Reports To Lead Teacher / Head Teacher and Program Director

Supervisory Responsibility Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Full Time

Starting Salary Range CT: $20.00-$24.00/hour; MA: $18.00-$22.00/hour

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Sick Leave
• Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental and vision
• First Aid and Background Check reimbursements
• Training Expense reimbursements
• Potential for performance based bonuses

• 3 months of experience with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field of study
• 6 months of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
• 9 months of experience or one practicum and have successfully completed three credits in category Child Growth and Development, or
• Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or
• Have graduated from a twoyear high school vocational program in early childhood

education, approved by the Department for both the education and experience requirements and have been evaluated and recommended by the program instructor

• Preschool Teachers
• 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to preschool age children
• Infant Toddler Teachers
• 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to infants/toddlers
• 1 continuing education unit (10 hours of instruction) in category Infant and Toddler Development, Care and Program Planning may substitute for 3 months of work experience

• 21 years of age or older
• Must enjoy working with children
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong classroom management skills
• Understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education
• Strong active listening skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Patience
• Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
• Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB
• Background checks required

• Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the organization
• Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families
• Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with other Playful Minds staff
• At all times, speak to children with respect
• Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times
• Consistently implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to maintaining supervision ratios at all times
• Maintain all required documentation and record keeping accurately and in a timely manner including, but not limited to, attendance records, Incident & Injury Reports, meal records and progress reports
• Consistently follow all Playful Minds’ policies & procedures
• Consistently attend work according to your established schedule
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
• All staff are Mandated Reporters
• Ensure the health and safety of all children

• Maintain safety, organization and cleanliness of the classroom: includes putting away materials when not in use, washing, vacuuming and other light housekeeping tasks, keeping all dangerous materials out of children’s reach and reporting any broken equipment
• Follow all dismissal procedures, including but not limited to, only dismissing children to approved pickup adults
• Report any broken or unsafe equipment or toys to the Lead/Head…