Summary
We are seeking a qualified teacher to work in our Toddler classroom starting September 1, 2024: Monday- Thursday from 9:15 AM-1:45 PM and Fridays from 9:15 AM-2:00 PM
Pay scale beginning at $22 to $25 per hour depending on education and experience.We pay for professional development, NAEYC and child portfolio development, time writing newsletters, conferencing with families and staff meetings in advance as a salary.
We follow a play base philosophy and are looking for an energetic, creative and encouraging teacher to join our team. Candidates will possess an understanding of early childhood development and implement a positive, age-appropriate learning experiences.
The Three's Teacher will set up the classroom (daily and annually), create and document learning experiences, support children's development, and assess their progress. Teachers will meet 2 times per year with families for conferences, fulfill 1% of their annual hours in Professional Development (PD), and meet weekly with their colleagues. NAEYC Portfolio Documentation, weekly newsletters and app-based daily communications with families are also required.
Duties

• Establish a supportive, positive learning environment
• Daily communication with families
• Maintain appropriate and professional standards of behavior
• Effectively plan with teaching partner
• Assessments on each child in your program
• Write weekly newsletter
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences twice a year
• Fulfill 1% of their annual hours in Professional Development (PD)

Requirements

• Prior experience in working with young children, preferably in a similar setting
• Associates degree or higher and 12 credits in ECE
• Good communication skills
• Current pediatric First Aid and CPR (CT child care)
• Background check

Benefits

• $600 per year continuing education financial assistance available for candidates seeking an AA or BA
• 403B plan available
• Possible extended hours for subbing and working summer camp at an hourly rate