Summary

Pumpkin Patch is a small, family-run childcare center located in the heart of Cromwell. Lead Teachers are in charge of managing the classroom and ensuring the care and supervision of children in line with Connecticut's Child Day Care Center Statutes and Regulations. Key responsibilities include keeping children safe and healthy, implementing a play-based curriculum that supports their development, building nurturing relationships with each child, and promoting growth in cognitive, physical, language, social, and emotional areas. Teachers are also expected to maintain professional and positive communication with coworkers and families while fostering a supportive and friendly workplace environment.

Duties

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Build nurturing and strong attachments with each child and positive relationships with families
• Maintain a safe classroom environment
• Foster and monitor each child's physical, cognitive, language, and social/emotional development
• Implement a developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum that is age appropriate for infants
• Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills
• Contribute to positive workplace culture and possess growth mindset

Requirements

• High School Diploma or 18 years of age
• Ability to work well with others
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening

Nice To Haves

• Experience as lead teacher in the field of Early Childhood Education ideally with the infant age
• CDA or Head Teacher

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Financial Assistance for those pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education through the Office of Early Childhood Education