Early Childhood - Head Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Danbury (CT); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Child Care Discount

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Family-oriented Culture

Professional Development

NAEYC Accredited

Zusammenfassung

Little People Learning Center in Danbury, CT seeks a Head Teacher to lead a classroom of young learners, develop engaging lesson plans aligned with NAEYC standards, and ensure safety and well-being.

You will collaborate with staff, communicate with parents, maintain records, and participate in ongoing professional development in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Qualifikationen

• Head Teacher Credential from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in early childhood education (ECE).
• Strong knowledge of child development and ECE best practices.
• Ability to develop creative lesson plans that foster learning and engagement.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership in a classroom setting.
• Passion for working with young children and positive development.
• Strong oral and written communication; basic computer skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with NAEYC standards.
• Supervise and lead a classroom of young learners, prioritizing safety and well-being.
• Create a nurturing environment that supports social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a cohesive teaching team.
• Maintain open communication with parents and provide progress updates.
• Keep classroom organized and clean; maintain accurate records of assessments and development.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to support center growth.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Early childhood education knowledge

Ausbildung

Head Teacher Credential (CT OEC)

ECE degree with 30+ credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Little People Learning Center is a family-owned, NAEYC-accredited facility that provides a warm and engaging environment for young children to grow and learn. We pride ourselves on fostering a love for learning and a sense of community that extends beyond the classroom. Our mission is to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of our children, and we're looking for a dedicated and passionate

About This Role

We pride ourselves on fostering a love for learning and a sense of community that extends beyond the classroom. Our mission is to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of our children, and we're looking for a dedicated and passionate Head Teacher to join our team!

Position Overview

As a Head Teacher at Little People Learning Center, you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of our young learners. You will be responsible for creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment, developing lesson plans that meet the unique needs of each child, and ensuring their overall safety and well-being. We're seeking a creative and dedicated individual who shares our passion for early childhood education.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of our children and align with NAEYC standards.
• Supervise and lead a classroom of young learners, prioritizing their safety and well-being at all times.
• Create a nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional, and academic growth in our children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a cohesive and supportive team approach to teaching.
• Maintain open communication with parents, providing regular updates on children's progress and classroom activities.
• Ensure the classroom remains organized and clean at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of child assessments, behavior, and development.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to contribute to the center's growth and success.

Requirements

• Head Teacher Credential from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is mandatory.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in early childhood education (ECE) is required.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices is essential.
• Ability to develop creative lesson plans that foster learning and engagement is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with children and adults (parents and staff) are required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a classroom setting.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and contributing to their development in a positive environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as basic computer skills.
• High energy and ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) to foster a team environment.
• Physical requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Administration of Medications
• A degree in early childhood education or a related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE is desirable.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• A supportive, family-oriented work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
• NAEYC-accredited center offering the highest standards in early childhood education.

Why Join Little People Learning Center?

At Little People Learning Center, we believe in fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both our children and staff. As a family-owned business, we prioritize creating a culture of collaboration, growth, and joy. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a family that’s committed to the highest standards of care and education for children.

If you're a passionate, dedicated educator with a love for working with young children, we would love to hear from you!