Infant/ Toddler Teacher/Preschool Playful Minds Connecticut LLC Enfield, CT Job Details Full-time $18 - $24 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Behavior management Employee relationship building Teaching experience with young children Childhood developmental milestones Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Position Summary The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate educational opportunities consistent with Playful Minds' vision and curriculum goals. Reports To Lead Teacher /

Head Teacher and Program Director Supervisory Responsibility Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Schedule Full Time Starting Salary Range CT:

$20.00-$24.00/hour;

MA:

$18.00-$22.00/hour Benefits Paid Time Off Paid Holiday Leave Sick Leave Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental and vision First Aid and Background Check reimbursements Training Expense reimbursements Potential for performancebased bonuses Education & Experience 3 months of experience with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field of study 6 months of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study 9 months of experience or one practicum and have successfully completed three credits in category Child Growth and Development, or Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or Have graduated from a twoyear high school vocational program in early childhood education, approved by the Department for both the education and experience requirements and have been evaluated and recommended by the program instructor Preschool Teachers 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to preschool age children InfantToddler Teachers 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to infants/toddlers 1 continuing education unit (10 hours of instruction) in category Infant and Toddler Development, Care and Program Planning may substitute for 3 months of work experience Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Early Childhood Teacher Job Description Updated 6/2025 Additional Eligibility Requirements 21 years of age or older Must enjoy working with children Strong knowledge of child development Strong classroom management skills Understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education Strong active listening skills Strong written and oral communication skills Strong problemsolving skills Patience Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB Background checks required Key Responsibilities All Staff Responsibilities Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the organization Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with other Playful Minds staff At all times, speak to children with respect Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times Consistently implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to maintaining supervision ratios at all times Maintain all required documentation and record keeping accurately and in a timely manner including, but not limited to, attendance records, Incident & Injury Reports, meal records and progress reports Consistently follow all Playful Minds' policies & procedures Consistently attend work according to your established schedule Attend all required staff meetings and trainings All staff are Mandated Reporters Ensure the health and safety of all children Health & Safety Maintain safety, organization and cleanliness of the classroom: includes putting away materials when not in use, washing, vacuuming and other light housekeeping tasks, keeping all dangerous materials out of children's reach and reporting any broken equipment Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Early Childhood Teacher Job Description Updated 6/2025 Follow all dismissal procedures, including but not limited to, only dismissing children to approved pickup adults Report any broken or unsafe equipment or toys to the Lead/Head Teacher or Assistant Director Report all health or safety related incidents, including but not limited to medical and behavioral issues, to the Lead/Head Teacher or Assistant Director Administer medication to children in accordance with licensing regulations and Playful Minds policies and procedures Assist with food program preparation, set up and clean up as assigned Maintain awareness of, and follow guidance for, all medical conditions, including but not limited to allergies, for children in the group Curriculum Establish a classroom environment which is content and sensory rich, intentional, organized, appealing, responsive to the needs and interests of the children and approved by the Program Director Through careful, documented observations, get to know the individual children in your group, including their needs, skills and interests, and individualize your teaching and interactions accordingly Create developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson plans which are aligned with Playful Minds' curriculum guidelines and tailored to the needs, skills and interests of the children in the group Implement curriculum Implement child guidance in accordance with Playful Minds policies and procedures, individualizing your responses based on the needs and abilities of each child Create a community of inclusion and respect among the children and adults in the classroom Implement the recommendations of specialists for individual support, as approved by the Program Director Support the growth of all developmental skills, meeting each child where they are developmentally Help children to properly utilize classroom materials Create monthly bulletin boards Inform Lead/Head Teacher or Assistant Director of any parent complaints Families Form a partnership with families, establishing clear lines of communication and providing consistent and accurate information to families about their individual children. Create monthly newsletters for families and submit them for review according to schedule Playful Minds Learning Center LLC, Early Childhood Teacher Job Description Updated 6/2025 Schedule and implement thoughtful parentteacher conferences as needed and requested. Other Duties as Assigned Additional Information Work Environment Classroom Outside play areas Office Physical Demands Must be able to lift children (up to 75 lbs.), speak to children at eye level, sit on the floor, run and engage in active play Ongoing Training & Certification Requirements Annual First Aid & CPR Maintain certification with MA EEC and/or CT OEC Annual professional development Limitations & Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects PMLC administration's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts PMLC administration's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.