Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Teacher

What You'll Do

Working with another Early Childhood Education Teacher in the classroom you will:

Plan and implement lesson plans using CT Early Learning Developmental Standards and Teaching Strategies, LLC

Interact in a positive and encouraging manner with children

Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment

Engage children in play-based learning through large and small group and one-on-one activities

Family engagement, communicate daily with parents

Requirements

Current CDA with 12 ECE Core credits, and enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field to be completed within 3

years of the time of hire

or

Associates Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE Core credits

or

Bachelors Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE Core credits

Candidates must pass required state background check

Demonstrated experience working with children or excellent customer service

Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination, to be repeated every two years

Have or obtain CT First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification

Have or obtain Medication Administration certification including Epi Pen administration

Continue professional development and attend all center sponsored trainings .

Ability to lift up to 50lbs and to bend, kneel, squat and sit on floor

Available to work 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year

Riverfront Children's Center requires staff to be available from 6:00AM – 5:00PM, for an 8 hour shift, to cover center operational hours

Nice to Have

Experience working in center based early childhood programs

Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, parents and children

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and Tadpoles

Knowledge of Ages and Stages

Ability to work as a team member

Benefits

• Free heath insurance for the base tier for employee
• 50% paid health insurance for family members at base tier
• 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 personal days per year
• Paid week off between Christmas and New Years Day
• 12 Paid holidays
• Simple IRA with 3% match
• 60 % discount on childcare
• Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Minimum yearly wage:
• $37,440.00 - High School Diploma/GED or CDA and willing to enroll in a degree program
• $44,720.00 - CDA with 12 ECE credits & enrolled in an Associates or Bachelors program
• $45,760.00 - Associates Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE
• $46,800.00 - Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE