Childcare Lead Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare discount

Job summary

Alphabet Academy / The Nest in Hamden, CT is seeking inspired infant/toddler specialists to join a forward-thinking, Reggio-inspired program. Our staff nurture curious children, foster gentle attention, and support families while building strong home-school partnerships.

Ideal candidates have an early childhood education degree, enthusiasm for outdoor activities, and a collaborative, warm demeanor aligned with Reggio and RIE approaches.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for infants and toddlers and commitment to the field of early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers.
• Support colleagues and build trusting relationships with families.
• Engage children with Reggio Emilia-inspired activities and nature-based learning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Outdoor enthusiasm

Passion for infants/toddlers

Education

Early childhood education degree

Job description

Description

We are a forward-thinking, Reggio-inspired early learning center. We are seeking inspired and enthusiastic individuals to join our talented, dynamic staff as infant/toddler specialists.

We are a forward-thinking, Reggio-inspired early learning center. We are seeking inspired and enthusiastic individuals to join our talented, dynamic staff as infant/toddler specialists.

Alphabet Academy / The Nest are family-centered and forward-thinking early learning centers with a Reggio Emilia-based approach to childhood learning, activity, and play. Our teachers work together to proudly nurture curious and joyful children, provide kind and gentle attention, and foster engaging and creative classrooms. Candidates must be passionate about infants and toddlers and committed to working in the field of early childhood education. The ideal candidate will be eager to support colleagues as they build trusting relationships that encourage each child's growth, development, and healthy attachments.

Our teachers and staff value relationships with children's families, supporting them as they balance the demands of careers and family. Alphabet Academy / The Nest is excited to mentor, learn from, and partner with like-minded professionals who have diverse backgrounds, experiences and learning styles. We are looking for individuals who will quickly learn the expectations, curriculum and culture of the school.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate:

• intentional teaching practices that are grounded in the Reggio Emilia approach
• a gentle, warm, creative demeanor
• a working knowledge of the RIE approach to infant/toddler care
• an associate/bachelors or master's degree in early childhood education/development or related field (varies depending on position.)
• enthusiasm for being outdoors in all types of weather

Our success is rooted in developing a strong home-school connection with our families. We are seeking individuals with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, because at the heart of a child's success is a well-rounded, trusting relationship. Enthusiasm about nature-based learning, including farm-to-table gardening, is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Full-Time Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Childcare discount

Compensation: $20-22 per hour, based on education and experience

Alphabet Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation is commensurate with experience.