Early Childhood - Teacher

The Teacher will plan and implement weekly lesson plans, and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or the non credit based: Introduction to the Child Care Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher and Fundamentals of Infant & Toddler Care.
• We are willing to work with the applicant to obtain the minimum educational requirements.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass fingerprint screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must want to work with children, their families and co-workers. Create and maintain a safe, healthy and fun loving environment. Build a good self-image in each child and guide them in their total development: physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. Be professional and loyal to the Day Care Center of New London, Inc.

• Paid vacation
• Paid personal days
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount for childcare.
• Flexible hours
• Completive wage