Summary

Family style small center in Stamford, is currently seeking a qualified teacher to nurture healthy development in children and encourage a life long love of learning. The position is full time, 8 hours shift, Monday-Friday.

Duties

Job Description:
Head Teacher responsible for:

• Developing and implementing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual needs of the children including feeding and diapering/potty training
• Participating in staff and training meetings
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with children, parents and fellow staff
• Meeting Goddard Quality Assurance and CT state licensing requirements
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment
• Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play and motor skill development
• Establish and enforce consistent rules and procedures for maintaining positive behavior
• Prepare and organize age-appropriate materials and equipment
• Supervise and support teacher assistants and volunteers
• Maintain proper inventory of classroom supplies and materials

Family and Professional Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with families regarding child progress and development
• Partner with families to support children's learning and development
• Collaborate with teaching team and specialists to support children with special needs
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to program development and evaluation
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing training

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Support children's development of self-help skills and personal hygiene
• Follow proper procedures for meals and snacks
• Maintain clean and sanitized learning environments
• Implement proper health and safety protocols

• Using and completing assessment tools

Requirements

• A current CDA plus 12 or more ECE credits
• Or
• A Bachelor degree or higher specific to an early childhood concentration from any regionally accredited higher education
• institution
• OR
• A current Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) appropriate Early Childhood Certification Endorsement
• OR
• A Bachelor degree specific to an early childhood concentration from the OEC Approved CollegeListing AND a B level ECTC (Early Childhood Teacher Credential)
• OR
• A bachelor's degree in any other field AND 12 credits or more in early childhood or child development from any college not listed on the approved list; AND successful completion of the B level Early Childhood Teacher Credential
• (ECTC) Individual Review Route
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Nice To Haves

Nice To Haves

Procare software
Desktop computers
Educational board games
Microsoft office
Microsoft word
High Energy

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional Professional Development
• Supportive Team Environment
• Paid Major Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Work Remotely

This is a remote position