Head Toddler Teacher Cheyenne's Early Learning Center - 4.0 Bridgeport, CT Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications CPR Certification First Aid Certification Organizational skills Teaching experience with young children Associate's degree Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Cheyenne's Early Learning Center (CELC) is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Head Toddler Teacher to join our team! We are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a licensed childcare center, a strong understanding of child development, and a genuine passion for working with toddlers. A resume is required to be considered. Please submit your resume through Indeed or email it to us to schedule a time to complete an application and learn more about the position. Qualifications Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred Minimum of 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education At least one year of experience working in a licensed childcare center Candidates without an ECE degree must be willing to enroll in school and work toward earning an associate degree Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred Ability to provide three professional references Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards is a plus Knowledge of the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and DOTS is preferred Strong communication, organization, and classroom-management skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Responsibilities Create and maintain a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development Adapt daily routines and learning experiences to meet the individual needs and interests of each child Maintain weekly and monthly lesson plans and classroom activities Supervise children closely and ensure their safety at all times Use positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior-management strategies Observe children and document their development and progress Build positive, professional relationships with families and communicate regularly about their children's experiences and development Encourage family involvement and participation in the classroom Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and well-equipped learning environment Include children with special needs in a positive, supportive, and respectful manner Follow all center policies, procedures, licensing requirements, and NAEYC standards Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing program improvement Hourly wage will be based on education, experience, and qualifications. If you are passionate about early childhood education and would love to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, we would be excited to hear from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person