Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler Head Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Date of Availability: current

LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites applicants to join their team as a full-time Early Childhood Education (ECE) Head Teacher at Creating Connections Early Learning Center in Waterford, Connecticut.

Key Responsibilities

The ECE Head Teacher is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating a program that supports the development of children aged six weeks to three years, ensuring adherence to Center policies, state regulations, and professional standards.

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Site Coordinator

Program Planning and Implementation

• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that meet the needs of children, ensuring alignment with NAEYC standards and Center policy.
• Identify and address each child’s developmental needs through differentiated instruction.

Staff Supervision and Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor teachers, staff support, and classroom volunteers, ensuring adherence to planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Mentor and coach support staff to implement developmentally appropriate lessons, activities, and environments.
• Provide feedback to the Site Coordinator for formal evaluations of teachers and support staff.

Compliance and Safety

• Oversee classroom setup, equipment, and materials to ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, NAEYC accreditation standards, health and safety regulations, and CDC guidelines.
• Ensure that all activities and operations align with Center policies, NAEYC standards, and state regulations.

Parent and Family Engagement

• Engage parents through regular discussions, progress reports, and scheduled conferences to foster partnerships and open communication.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files in compliance with Center policies and regulatory standards.

Team Collaboration and Coordination

• Facilitate weekly meetings with teachers and support staff to review curriculum planning, student observations, and foster effective communication.
• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator weekly to discuss classroom management and address program issues.

Professional Development

• Develop a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Attend workshops and participate in staff meetings, projects, and departmental events to stay current in early childhood education.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Current ECE certification/Special Education or ECTC (Early Childhood Teacher Credential) Bachelor level only; traditional college route or IRR (Individual Review Route) or bachelor’s degree specifically in ECE.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional childcare experience.

Special Skills

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Physical / Health / Other Requirements

• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.