What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Educator position at Norwich Public Schools?
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Qualifications:
- Associates degree in ECE required.
- Knowledge of CT ELDS and NAEYC standards preferred.
- Previous experience, training and/or expertise in working with young children (under 5) and their families.
- Ability to routinely kneel, bend, crouch and sit on the floor for extended periods of time.
Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator and Building Principal
General Description: The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for the day to day oversight and care of the children in the School Readiness Preschool Classroom.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain positive, compassionate and respectful working relationships with families from a diverse cultural background.
- Display excellent communication skills in order to articulate feedback in a clear and concise manner to families.
- Ensure children are safe at all times.
- Hold a current first aid and CPR certification.
- Attend professional development according to state licensing, funding and NAEYC requirements.
- Work in cooperation with other staff to ensure the classroom maintains NAEYC accreditation.
- Assist children with self-care tasks to include diapering
- Physically assist children getting on and off of playground equipment, classroom furniture, etc.
Terms of Employment: 7 hours per day.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich, CT 06360: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
