Infant/Toddler Teacher

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and CT's Early Learning Development Standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth children 8 weeks-15 months old.
• Complete developmental assessments on each child throughout the year using the CT Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (DOTS) and the Ages & Stages questionnaires (ASQ).
• Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain Parent Board and post accurate, timely learning plans and notices.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable of all center procedures (i.e. emergency, reporting to DCF, incidents, discipline, etc.)
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Actively participate in CCDC activities, staff meetings, Parent meetings, planning sessions, workshops, open houses, etc.
• Develop and maintain a positive, professional, working relationship with families and other staff.
• Be prompt and consistent in attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or any field with 12 DEFINED foundational ECE credits REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Proficient in planning/assessing using the CT Early Learning Standards (ELDS) and DOTS (Documentation and Observation for Teaching System)
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a positive team environment, which includes a willingness to work in other classrooms.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administrations certification.
• Must provide employment history to include contact information.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Benefits