Early Childhood Education-Head Teacher

KinderPlace is a developmentally based, Reggio Emilia inspired, high quality program which provides a rich early learning experience. We are searching for an experienced Head Toddler Teacher to join our school. This educator serves as a responsive guide, observer, and collaborator, supporting young children as they develop language, independence, social-emotional skills, and confidence through play, exploration, and relationships.

Educators work together with their team to develop, implement, and evaluate the classroom pedagogy, to provide a quality educational program reflecting the goals and values of the school. Educators monitor the development and learning of the children and partner with families in sharing this information.

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on the interests, needs, and developmental stages of two-year-old children.
Create play-based, inquiry-driven opportunities that encourage exploration, language growth, movement, sensory learning, and social interaction.
Support emerging early literacy, problem-solving, self-help, and foundational math concepts through hands-on experiences.
Provide opportunities for children to express themselves through art, music, movement, dramatic play, building, and conversation.
Observe children regularly to understand developmental progress, interests, and learning styles.
Create a warm, safe, and organized Indoor and Outdoor classroom environments that support curiosity and independence.
Maintain learning areas with open-ended materials, sensory experiences, natural elements, and provocations appropriate for toddlers.
Ensure materials are accessible, inviting, and rotated regularly based on children's interests.
Document children's experiences through notes, photographs, portfolios, and displays.
Use observations and documentation to inform planning and communicate learning with families.
Utilize JCC outdoor campus to facilitate a connection with nature.
Foster secure relationships and a classroom culture rooted in kindness, empathy, and belonging.
Support children in developing self-regulation, emotional expression, turn-taking, and peer relationships.
Family Partnerships
Communicate regularly regarding daily routines, milestones, classroom experiences, and child progress.
Conduct conferences and share documentation of children's learning and development.
Education
Bachelor's or Associates degree in:
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Elementary Education with early childhood coursework
Related field

Connecticut Early Childhood Teacher Credential

2+ years teaching Toddlers
~ project-based learning

Strong understanding of child development
Experience documenting children's learning and progress
Collaboration with co-teachers and specialists
Background check and fingerprinting
Mandated reporter training
Health and immunization documentation
Ability to use classroom documentation platforms
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