Toddler Teacher: Early Childhood

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

This role is pivotal in shaping the educational experience of children, requiring a deep understanding of child development and effective communication skills. As a key member of the teaching team, the Teacher will be responsible for developing a cohesive team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing classroom operations. To thrive in this environment, one must be able to adapt to changing situations, prioritize tasks, and maintain open communication with colleagues, parents, and children.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging educational experiences based on early learning standards and developmentally appropriate practices, fostering social, cognitive, and emotional growth in children.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment by leading by example and modeling behaviors that promote team success.
• Create individual and group activities that cater to diverse learning styles, encouraging children to participate actively and develop essential skills.
• Maintain regular communication with parents through progress reports, informal discussions, and parent-teacher conferences, ensuring parents are informed about their child's development.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe, healthy, and secure, adhering to center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, files, and forms, adhering to established procedures.
• Engage in continuous professional development, creating and maintaining a personalized plan to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on best practices.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or sit at times, for an extended amount of time or walk for long distances
• Must be able to lift persons or objects up to 50lbs
• Other movements required from time to time, but are not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of CT ELDS
• Must be at least 18 yrs. old
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Must clear full background check prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required.
• Emergent Curriculum
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards & criteria
• Knowledge of OEC regulations

Benefits

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO: Sick, personal, vacation
• Professional Development
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program