Infant Head Teacher (Full Time) (West Hartford)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Come join an exciting company that's making a difference in the Hartford community!

Call to Action - Are you someone who is looking to work for a mission driven organization looking to make a BIG IMPACT! Do you want to use your skills, passion, and drive to EMPOWER the lives of others? If this sounds like you or someone you know, then apply today!

Who we are : YWCA Hartford Region is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all .

Our impact . YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural Women's Organization in the World. For more than 150 years, YWCA Hartford has been a leading voice for women, girls, and families in our community. Every day, we work in partnership to create meaningful change and ensure racial and social justice and gender equity prevail for all.

Help make a difference and join our mission by securing an exciting career with YWCA Harford Region!

Compensation : $20 / hour

Days : Monday - Friday

Hours will fall within the hours of operation : 6 : 45 a.m. -5 : 45 pm

37.5 hours per week

Exceptional full time benefits

Provide a supportive, respectful, safe and healthy environment for children enrolled in YWCA Early Learning Centers. Plan and manage the delivery of age appropriate programs and activities that foster the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the children enrolled in the program.

Essential Functions / Position Responsibilities :

• Follow State and YWCA protocol for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect;
• Respond to all medical situations and initiate appropriate intervention to ensure the health and safety of all children;
• Receive, secure and dispense prescription medication in accordance with defined procedures and physician directives;
• Oversee the daily utilization of the YWCA Name to Face Accountability and Ratio sheets to ensure proper accountability and safety of children;
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all constitutes including but not limited to parents, students, staff and the local community;
• Monitor all aspects of the program and service delivery to ensure staffing levels, facility equipment and material used are fully compliant with State licensing requirements, NAEYC accreditation criteria and requirements, health and safety standards and CDC or School Readiness requirements where applicable;
• Observe and assess each child's developmental progress in all core areas of learning in collaboration with support staff.
• Plan and manage the delivery of age appropriate programs and activities that foster the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the children enrolled in the program;
• Identify children needing additional support and implement differentiated instruction and provide support staff with mentoring and coaching to implement developmentally appropriate lessons, activities and environments;
• Utilize the appropriate steps within the YWCA Positive Guidance Policy and work collaboratively with the support staff, Instructional Leader and family to work through the appropriate process to support children with additional needs.
• Implement all Inclusion Support Plans and coach and mentor support staff in implementing plans;
• Track, monitor and maintain program and participant records in accordance with State regulations and YWCA procedures. Ensure accurate completion, timely revision and secure retention of program records;
• Communicate curriculum objectives to support staff, model and coach support staff in the delivery of goals and provide timely feedback;
• Facilitate effective communication between and staff and parents in the resolution of issues or concerns;
• Identify developing issues among staff in the classroom and implement appropriate interventions to maintain, a safe and orderly environment;
• Participate in interviewing of staff when needed;
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to staff. Escalate ongoing performance concerns to the Site Manager;
• Ensure that the Site Manager is aware of program related issues that may impact service quality, accreditation, licensing, child safety, health and parent satisfaction;
• Model a degree of professional decorum and dress appropriate to the programs mission and values to ensure achievement of the same by staff members;
• Remain current with trends, development and best practices in the field of child care and early childhood education

Requirements

Skills :

Supervisory Responsibility :

Assists Site Manager with supervision, training and evaluation of assistant teachers and volunteers.

Work Environment :

The job operates in an office setting as well as Early Childhood Education and School Age program settings. The employee will interact with children from 8 weeks to 5 years old on occasion .

Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position, typically working Monday through Friday; scheduled hours will vary between 6 : 45 AM and 6 : 15 PM.

Travel :

Depending on enrollment employees may be asked to provide support to other Early Learning Centers occasionally.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Sociology or Education

2. Minimum of 1 year of work experience in an educational setting with children.

3. Connecticut State Office of Early Childhood Head Teacher Certificate, or the ability / qualifications to obtain one with 12 ECE College Credits. MINIMUM of 12 ECE College Credits is Required.

5. Strong knowledge of child development and psychology;6. CPR / First Aid Certified or the ability to obtain certification within the first two months of employment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Must be able to successfully pass both OEC and criminal background checks.

2. Physical required upon hire.

3. Must have own transportation, valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

Benefits :

EOE / AA

Salary Description

20 / hour

Salary : $20