Toddler Lead Teacher

Trinity College Community Child Center is seeking a qualified, full-time lead Toddler Teacher to join our dynamic team of Early Childhood Educators. Candidates must be OEC Ladder Level 10 or above. Each classroom has a team of three teachers, one full-time lead Teacher and two full-time Teacher Assistants, working with 8 children to provide a curriculum that both nurtures and stimulates a child's development. We are located on the beautiful Trinity College campus and our children join us from the Trinity community, Hartford, and outlying towns. What You'll Do Curriculum and Assessment Facilitate and take the lead in developing, completing and submitting weekly developmentally-appropriate Learning Experience Plans Ensure children develop sound health and nutritional habits in daily routines through curriculum and modeling. Maintain stimulating and safe classroom and playground environments. Child Interaction/Communication Establish a nurturing relationship with each child and serve as a positive role model. Address children's behavioral issues in a calm, professional and developmentally appropriate manner using positive guidance and problem solving. Team Interaction & Communication Establish and maintain a high functioning classroom team. Demonstrate and maintain a positive attitude and establish good working relationships and effective communication with the classroom team, other classroom teams, and with the Administrative Team. Family Interaction & Engagement Provide helpful and respectful information about child-specific activities, progress and concerns. This is a sample of duties performed. A full job description is provided to candidates prior to first interview Requirements Education, Training & Certification Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Experience Must be at least 20 years of age. Must have at least one year's experience working with young children. Employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. An offer is contingent upon proof that the candidate is fully vaccinated. Nice To Have CPR & 1st Aid #J-18808-Ljbffr TRINITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHILD CENTER