Early Childcare Teacher

BEACH BABIES LEARNING CENTER L; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Career advancement opportunities

Great work environment

Competitive Compensations

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Job summary

A local early childhood education center in Old Saybrook is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher. This role involves nurturing children's intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. Responsibilities include providing exceptional care, selecting suitable activities, and assessing children's development. Ideal candidates are patient and creative. Benefits include competitive salary, employee discounts, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children ages 3 and under.
• Patient, kind, and nurturing temperament.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Must be able to lift 15-25 pounds, stand for long periods, and lead daily outdoor experiences.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing and education to every child.
• Select developmentally appropriate activities.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance and development.
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons and projects and communicates those objectives to children.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized and compliant classroom.
• Organizes and leads activities designed to promote development, such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling.
• Establishes a clear, constructive line of commitment with parents.
• Observes and evaluates children's performance, behavior and social development.
• Meets with parents to discuss progress and needs and suggest ways to promote learning and development.
• Enforces all administration policies and maintains student records.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lift children 15-25 pounds

Time management

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensations

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and energetic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team! You will be responsible for encouraging children’s intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, and creative. If you have a passion for helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Provides exceptional nurturing and education to every child in their care.

Select developmentally appropriate activities.

Greets every child and parent with a positive attitude and a smile.

Establishes clear objectives for all lessons and projects and communicates those objectives to children.

Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.

Maintains a safe, clean, organized and compliant classroom.

As a team player respects the overall philosophy and goal of Beach Babies.

Organizes and leads activities designed to promote development, such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling.

Establishes a clear, constructive and supportive line of commitment with parents.

Observes and evaluates children's performance, behavior and social development.

Participates in staff development activities, parent education and parent involvement activities.

Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.

Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.

Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a teacher in an early childhood program or with children ages 3 and under.

Strong understanding of child development.

Patient, kind, and nurturing.

Must be able to consistently lift children weighing 15-25 pounds, stand for long periods, sit on the floor for children’s activities, and be able to provide daily outdoor experiences.

Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Appreciates that maintaining a clean, sanitary a aesthetically pleasing environment is essential and required.

Employment is contingent on a state and federal background check, up to date health screening for child care providers.

Must stay up to date with provided cpr, first aid, medication, and early childhood training and professional development.