Childcare Teacher - Infant/Toddler

Childcare Teacher - Infant/Toddler University of Connecticut - 4.2 Farmington, CT Job Details Full-time | Contract 6 hours ago Qualifications Basic math First aid Curriculum implementation Associate's degree

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This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits. This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current UHP Contract This position is in salary group UHP-02; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan. Why UConn Health UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. Supervises and instructs children aged six (6) weeks through preschool with a program designed to stimulate cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth in a safe, caring environment. This position is NOT a preschool position as there are teachers who have set rooms for the school year, but this position may at times cover in preschool. This position may cover other rooms for vacations and callouts, and there are times at the beginning and end of day that teachers help in other rooms due to numbers/ratios. The needs for teacher placement are evaluated each year.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Head Childcare Teacher, Center Director or an employee of higher grade.

SCHEDULE

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with a 60-minute unpaid meal break. The Creative Child Care center is open all year and closed for 6 major holidays. The facility will remain open on inclement weather days.

Examples of Duties:

Incumbents in this class perform a full range of childcare and early childhood education duties including but not limited to: Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment. Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual children and curriculum goals. Creates and modifies classroom environment to meet the specific needs of all children, including children with disabilities, developmental delays and special abilities. Maintains a physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environment. Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance to children. Observes and guides children's behavior. Supports the development and learning of individual children. Establishes and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with families. Communicates with parents/guardians regarding curriculum and children's development. Demonstrates sensitivity to differences in family structures and social and cultural backgrounds. Establishes and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and other professionals and works effectively as a member of a professional team. Observes, records, and assesses children's development to assist in planning appropriate programs, environments, and interactions. Maintains staff-to-child ratios in compliance with state regulations. Participates in professional development activities to improve practice and remain current in early childhood education practices. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of theory and practices necessary to plan and implement curriculum for individual children and groups. Knowledge of early child development. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral). Good interpersonal skills. Problem sensitivity - ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Basic mathematical ability. Ability to work as part of a team. Creative thinking. Speech recognition - ability to identify and understand the speech of others. Basic medication and CPR knowledge. Ability to respond to the needs of children from the broad diversity of cultural backgrounds.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education or a closely related field with Early Childhood Education coursework.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must complete and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications and medication training and be responsible for obtaining state licensing required continuing education units. In compliance with NAEYC guidelines, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education; or a bachelor's degree with at least 36 credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education. Two (2) or more years of experience in a NAEYC accredited childcare program working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Knowledge of and experience with CT ELDS, DOTS, and NAEYC standards and criteria. Ability to update and maintain NAEYC classroom portfolio. Independently implement curriculum.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbent in this class will be required to lift children and will be exposed to some infectious/communicable diseases.