Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

UConn Health is a top-rated organization that values excellence, teamwork, leadership, and innovation. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Childcare Teacher to join our award-winning Creative Child Center. If you have a background in early childhood education and a commitment to the well-being of children and families, we encourage you to apply.

This is a state position with state benefits, offering a competitive salary of $23.81 per hour and a flexible schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a 60-minute unpaid break.

We are dedicated to creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for our children and families. If you share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality care, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and the ability to create a stimulating and supportive environment for our young learners.

Responsibilities will include:

Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment by implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices.

Supporting the social and emotional development of our children through positive guidance and relationship-building.

Maintaining open communication with families through regular updates and involvement in their child's learning journey.

Collaborating with colleagues to ensure a well-run and purposeful program that meets the needs of our children and families.

Performing other related duties as needed to support the success of our children and team.

Requirements

Required Education and Training:

Associates or Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, Education or Child Development

Must have experience in a childcare center with ages 6 weeks to 3 years

Incumbents in this class must complete and maintain First Aid certifications and medication training and be responsible for obtaining state licensing required continuing education units.

Will be required to complete and maintain CPR certification.

In compliance with NAEYC guidelines, must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

Special Requirements:

Nice To Haves

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.

Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited child care program, particularly with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Knowledge of and experience with CT ELDS, DOTS, and NAEYC standards and criteria.

Ability to create and maintain a NAEYC classroom portfolio.

Experience independently implementing curriculum and promoting a child-centered approach.

Benefits

• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:

  Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability

  Generous vacation and sick-time plans

  Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)

  Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members

  Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

  State of the art facility and campus environments

  Progressive leadership and educational development programs available