Toddler Teacher Position Available In Capitol, Connecticut

Toddler Teacher South Windsor Child Development Center – 4.6 South Windsor, CT Job Details Full-time $18.50 – $21.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification First Aid Certification Preschool experience 1 year Associate’s degree Communication skills Child Development Associate Certification Teaching Entry level Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

TODDLER

TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Head Teacher, provides care for children meeting their basic physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs. As part of a team, assist in providing care and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for an assigned age group. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Head Teacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES/WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Assist the Head Teacher in planning and conducting an effective child development program. This should be done based on the goals and general curriculum plan of the South Windsor Child Development Center.
• Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in maintenance and environment chores in order to provide a safe and sanitary environment
• Ensure that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with the good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, potty training, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities.
• Assist the Head Teacher in maintaining written records and evaluations on each child and the class as a whole.
• Participate in maintaining NAEYC accreditation status
• Assist the Head Teacher in preparing newsletters and/or classroom bulletins.
• Participating in the training of staff and volunteers. Supervise afternoon staff in conjunction with the Director and/or Site Manager and Head Teacher.
• Assist the Head Teacher in creating and maintaining a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure.
• In the absence of the Head Teacher, assume designated responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates in required continuing education programs, staff meetings to further professional growth. Attends South Windsor Child Development Center functions.
• Physically able and willing to interact with children in the indoor and outdoor environment.
• Promotes effective working relationships and works cooperatively as a part of a team to facilitate the center’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Performs any and all duties as requested to maintain a safe, professional environment for children, families and staff.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with parents, staff and the community.
• Knowledge of CT Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS)
• Knowledge of NAEYC Standards
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in situations and flexibility in accommodating individual needs and skills of children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a center environment, actively participate in activities with children both indoors and outdoors.

This may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing light objects and lifting children up to 40 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Associate degree in Early Childhood or and at least one year teaching in a program for preschool children.
• An associate degree or higher in a related field with at least 30 credits in early childhood education, child development, early childhood special education or elementary education and at least one year experience in a program for preschool children.
• A CDA and at least two years teaching in a program for preschool children.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR courses or willingness to complete required courses.

Schedule:

Full time, M-F, 9:00AM – 5:00

PM Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.50 – $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person