Early Childhood - Teachers/Teacher Assistants
About This Role
Town & Country Early Learning Center is looking for Early Childhood Teachers/Assistant Teachers to join our team of educators working with children birth to 5 years old years old. Applicants must be interested in supporting our mission to provide a nurturing, educational, and secure environment for young children.
Infant/Toddler teachers are responsible for the supervision of up to 8 children ages 6 weeks to 36 months. Teachers work with an assistant teacher.
Preschool teachers are responsible for the supervision of up to 20 children ages 3 to 5 years.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities include:
- Using positive discipline techniques to support independence, self-regulation, and social skills
- Supporting children in developing self-help skills
- Record keeping
- Communicating with families
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Maintaining conduct and professionalism
- Maintaining a safe, learning environment
- Creating a curriculum that supports children's growth and development in alignment with the CTELDS
- Assessing children's growth and development in alignment with the CTDOTS
- Maintaining required certifications - CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Background checks, CT Charts-A-Course Registry, current statement of good health, Covid vaccinated
- Demonstrating reliability and punctuality
Requirements
Teachers must be at least 18 years old with at least 12 ECE credits
Teachers working in a NAEYC Accredited center must also have earned a BA/BS in ECE, Child Study, Child Development, or a related field
Evidence of experience working with young children, preferably 3 references
Reliable transportation
Ability to SMILE: Smile, Make others feel special, provide Information, Listen, Engage with children
Benefits
Employees working 35 - 40 hours/week are considered full time after completing a 90-day work test period.
Full time employees are eligible for:
All employees will have the benefit of a supportive work environment.
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
What does this position pay?
This Early Childhood - Teachers/Teacher Assistants role pays $17 to $21/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Town and Country Early Learning Center located?
Town and Country Early Learning Center is located at 1137 West Street, Southington, CT