Early Childhood - Teacher

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.



Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and CT Early Learning standards
• Follow all NAEYC Standards
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE, will consider a CDA if candidate is continuing to pursue a degree in ECE
• Minimum of 3 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an NAEYC accredited program
• Working knowledge of the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS)
• Working knowledge of the Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CT-DOTS)
Experience working with Creative Curriculum

Benefits

• Disability and Term Life Insurance
• Unemployment Insurance
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Insurance stipend after 90 days of employment
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off
• St. Paul's CDC, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workplace

About Us

St. Paul's Child Development Center, is a School Readiness program that is accredited by the National Association of Young Children and licensed by the State of Connecticut. We are open year-round, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., offering a high-quality, warm and creative environment for our children, families and staff.