Toddler Tearcher
About This Role
Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks full-time, full-year Early Head Start Teachers in our Danbury Early Learning Programs.
About Us: At CIFC Early Learning Programs we are committed to providing quality education, childcare, and family curriculum to our Head Start, Early Head Start, and School Readiness eligible families. All employees of CIFC Early Learning Programs are part of the classroom's care team and contribute to promoting the highest quality of child and family curriculum to prepare the whole family for kindergarten and beyond.
About the Role: Infant / Toddler Early Head Start Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks – 3 yrs).
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers are responsible for weekly lesson plans for a classroom of 8 infants (2 - 20 months old) or 8 toddlers (18 - 36 months old).
- Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers support their 8 students along side a co-teacher.
- Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers receive support for their students and families from a classroom aid and a Family Advocate.
- All Teachers and classrooms receive curriculum support and coaching from education coaches.
- Program supports are offered through a team of service area specialists including areas of specialty include early childhood education, social services, behavioral health, disabilities, and health.
- Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers document observations in Teaching Strategies Gold to with Creative Curriculum.
- Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers qualitatively enhance language development of infants and toddlers through the use of LENA (Language Environment Analysis) technology.
- Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers communicate child routines with parents through Procare Software and Remind messaging.
Requirements
License/Certification:
- CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education (Required)
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology (Preferred)
- Ability to pass the State of CT Office of Early Childhood Background Check process (BCIS)
- Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
Benefits:
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires a CDA.
What does this position pay?
This Toddler Tearcher role pays $18 to $22/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is CIFC / Early Learning Program located?
CIFC / Early Learning Program is located at 11 Ingalls Avenue, Norwalk, CT