Toddler and Preschool teachers

Summary

NAEYC accredited, non‑profit organization is seeking full‑time teachers. Under supervision, provides developmentally appropriate care, supervision, and lesson plans to meet the personal, social, cognitive, creative expression, and physical needs of infants through pre‑school age children in accordance with State guidelines. Assumes responsibility for safety of children, maintains a safe environment, and responds to emergencies. Develops and implements age‑appropriate curriculum and effective research‑based instructional practices.

Assists children in activities such as toiletry, personal hygiene, lunch and rest time. Reports to Lead Teacher and documents any problems or unusual behaviors of children. Accurately prepares and maintains records on children and related reports, including developmental records, screenings, observations, assessments, individualized lesson plans, daily health checklist, feedings, daily activity logs for parents, and other documentation as may be required.

Communicates appropriately with parents and staff on children's learning progress, and participates in staff meetings, parent conferences, and training programs. May supervise staff and monitor children in absence of Lead Teacher. Performs related work as required.

Hours:

40 per week.

• Knowledge of early childhood development, theories, and techniques for children six weeks to six years old.
• Knowledge of principles of observation, assessment, planning and implementing instructions for young children on individual and classroom levels.
• Knowledge of health, hygiene, and safety precautions to be taken in dealing with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all teachers, parents, and volunteers in planning and implementing activities for the classroom.
• Ability to promote high order thinking skills in children.
• This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

High school Diploma.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Early Learning Education,
OR currently possesses a teacher certification in Early Childhood Education.

In lieu of any of the above, we will consider applicants who possess the following:

• Child Development Associate Degree and 12 Early Childhood Education credits.
• Associate's Degree and at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor's degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education. Individuals who have a BA degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education in the Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry as of June 30, 2015 are grandfathered as meeting the state requirement.
• Associate's Degree and was working in a Connecticut Administered State Funded Early Learning Program since 1995 and was grandfathered on June 30, 2015 as meeting the BA requirement.

Please note that any individual(s) who are hired and who do not possess a Bachelor's Degree at the time of hire must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education no later than June 30, 2025.

Individuals who possess an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or possesses an Early Childhood Teacher Credential must obtain must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education no later than June 30, 2029.

Health, Dental and Vision

Paid holidays and PTO