Toddler and Preschool teachers

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

A highly regarded, NAEYC-accredited non-profit organization seeks a full-time teacher to join their team. As a valued member of our staff, you will provide top-notch care, supervision, and lesson plans to infants through pre-school age children, ensuring their physical, social, cognitive, and creative needs are met. Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum, utilizing research-based instructional practices. You will also be responsible for maintaining a safe environment, responding to emergencies, and documenting children's progress. Effective communication with parents and staff is crucial in this role, as you will work closely with them to share children's learning progress and participate in staff meetings and training programs. Your dedication and expertise will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our children, and we are excited to welcome a passionate and compassionate teacher to our team!

What You'll Do

Knowledge of early childhood development, theories, and techniques for children six weeks to six years old is essential for success in this role. You will be responsible for planning and implementing instructions for young children on individual and classroom levels, using principles of observation, assessment, and effective research-based practices. Your expertise in health, hygiene, and safety precautions will also be crucial in ensuring the well-being of our children. Strong communication skills are necessary to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and volunteers, and to promote high-order thinking skills in children. As a dedicated teacher, you will be an integral part of our team, working together to provide the best possible care and education for our children.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and was working in a Connecticut Administered State Funded Early Learning Program since 1995 and was grandfathered on June 30, 2015 as meeting the BA requirement.
• Bachelor's degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education. Individuals who have a BA degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education in the Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry as of June 30, 2015 are grandfathered as meeting the state requirement.
• Associate's Degree and at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Child Development Associate Degree and 12 Early Childhood Education credits.
• High school Diploma
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Early Learning Education, or currently possesses a teacher certification in Early Childhood Education.

Nice To Haves

Please note that any individual(s) who are hired and who do not possess a Bachelor's Degree at the time of hire must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education no later than June 30, 2025. Individuals who possess an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or possesses an Early Childhood Teacher Credential must obtain must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education no later than June 30, 2029. In lieu of any of the above, we will consider applicants who possess the following:

We will also consider applicants who possess an Associate's Degree and at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.

Additionally, we will consider applicants who possess a Child Development Associate Degree and 12 Early Childhood Education credits.

We will also consider applicants who possess a Bachelor's degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education.

Furthermore, we will consider applicants who have a BA degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education in the Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry as of June 30, 2015.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision

  Paid holidays and PTO