Lead Infant & Toddler Teacher

Summary

The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden is seeking a qualified Lead Infant & Toddler Teacher to guide and manage our Infant & Toddler classroom (ages 6 weeks–2.8 years old). This position is approximately 30–35 hours per week and will play a key role in creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners.
The Lead Teacher will create and implement activities that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while ensuring a safe and responsive classroom environment.

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and daily routines

• Creating a structured, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment

• Supervising and supporting classroom staff

• Communicating regularly with families regarding children’s development

• Observing and documenting developmental milestones

• Ensuring compliance with all licensing and safety regulations

Our Early Childhood program prioritizes high-quality care, responsive relationships, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Staff work together to create a warm, engaging environment that supports early childhood growth while aligning with best practices and NAEYC standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• CDA or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required

• Experience working with infants and toddlers

• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

• Must pass a background check and fingerprinting

• First Aid & CPR certification is a plus

• Medication Administration training is a plus

• Knowledge or experience with NAEYC accreditation standards is a plus

About Us

The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden upholds our mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens, by providing services to a diverse community. Our four core programs include Afterschool Programming, Summer Camps, Youth Recreation, and The Learning Center Preschool.

 

The preschool program at the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden provides care for children ages 3–5 years old and promotes positive relationships among all children and adults. Our curriculum is consistent with its goals for children and promotes development and learning in the following areas: social, physical, emotional, cognitive and language. The program uses culturally, developmentally, and linguistically appropriate effective teaching approaches. Systematic, informal and formal assessments provide feedback on each child’s learning and development. We employ and support a teaching staff with the educational qualifications, professional commitment and knowledge necessary to promote children’s learning and development. We establish and maintain collaborative relationships with each child’s family to foster their development in all settings. The program has a healthful and safe environment that provides appropriate and well-maintained outdoor and indoor physical activities.