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Infant/Toddler Education Manager Muriel Moore Child Development Center Waterbury, CT Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $60,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Employee onboarding Record keeping Staff supervision Strategic management Workplace safety Program management Professional development facilitation in schools Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Abuse and neglect policy adherence Family collaboration in education Safety regulations Program evaluation (curriculum development processes) Strategic planning in education Staff scheduling Teacher mentoring for professional development Early childhood education Performance management Bachelor's degree in early childhood education Individualized instructions Hiring Professional development support Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Instructional leadership in education Teacher coaching Social service program quality assurance Managing education teams Child safety supervision Classroom observations Full Job Description About This Role Provides leadership and oversight for the Infant/Toddler Program by supervising staff, managing daily operations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality early childhood education. Ensures compliance with Early Start CT requirements, NAEYC accreditation standards, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regulations, CACFP requirements, and agency policies. Assists the Director in the overall management of the Early Childhood Division and assumes responsibility for Division operations in the Director's absence. What You'll Do Lead and supervise Infant and Toddler Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and support staff, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Support hiring, onboarding, staff development, scheduling, and classroom coverage to ensure smooth daily operations. Oversee the daily operation of the preschool program, maintaining safe, high-quality learning environments and appropriate staff-to-child ratios. Guide teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, assessments, and individualized learning plans that support children's growth and school readiness. Partner with families, community agencies, and local school districts to support child development and successful kindergarten transitions. Ensure compliance with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regulations, NAEYC accreditation standards, Early Start

CT, CACFP

requirements, and all health and safety regulations. Monitor program quality through classroom observations, documentation, recordkeeping, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, program evaluation, staffing, and agency-wide initiatives. Represent the organization at professional meetings and maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and mandated reporter responsibilities. Assume leadership of the Early Childhood Division in the absence of the Senior Early Childhood Director. Requirements Must meet QSM requirements for the state, Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or related field or a combination of documentable education and work experience. Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Leave Sick Leave Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Professional Development 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid Holidays Vacation days Paid time off Sick time Vision insurance Tuition assistance Paid Professional Development EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability