Infant teacher

Summary

NAEYC accredited, non-profit organization is seeking full time infant teacher. The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision and management of a class of Infants and toddlers (6 wks-2 years) in accordance with the goals and curriculum plan of CT Early Learning Development Standard (CTELDS). The principal duties of the Teacher include: conduct focused observations of children, develop action plans, carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities, ensure the safety and well-being of the children, maintain regular communication with parents, and contribute to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center.

• Plan and conduct an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child.
• Ensure that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent, includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities.
• Operate the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards.
• Provide experiences that promote individual expression through conversation, play and creativity. Provide a variety of language stimulation activities.
• Initiate classroom activities daily (sing-a-longs, art projects, sensory exploration, outdoor stimulation).
• Display children's creative art work on bulletin board, changing often.
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the Director.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
• Follows all Naeyc, CT elds and CT DOTS standards.

• Must have experience with infants in a childcare setting.
• Must have a warm and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families.
• Must be reliable.
• Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
• Must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lb.

• ECE courses or Early Childhood degree.

• Generous pay and bonuses.
• 10 days PTO, health benefits with dental and vision.
• 12 paid holidays with a week of in December.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Education and Training

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting