Early Childhood - Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Staff social events

Opportunities for positive changes

Job summary

Town & Country Early Learning Center is looking for dedicated educators passionate about early childhood education. Successful candidates will create a nurturing environment for infants/toddlers and preschoolers, promoting their developmental needs through personalized attention.

Educators will collaborate with a skilled teaching team to deliver effective lesson plans and maintain communication with families, ensuring an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum of 2 years of early childhood experience.
• Teachers must hold an AS in ECE or a related field.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized attention to children, promoting development.
• Collaborate with teaching team to create supportive learning.
• Maintain high standards in teaching and classroom management.
• Develop engaging lesson plans catering to diverse needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders.
• Foster culture of respect and inclusivity.
• Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality.
• Work a standard 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Child development understanding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

AS in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS in related field

Job description

A unique opportunity for those seeking a work-life balance!

Town & Country Early Learning Center is seeking dedicated educators to join our team. We have openings for infant/toddler and preschool teachers who will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment for our youngest students.

We're looking for passionate professionals who share our mission to provide a secure, educational, and supportive environment for young children.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized attention and education to a small group of children, promoting their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with our experienced teaching team to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in teaching and classroom management.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans and activities that cater to the diverse needs of our students.
• Communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders to ensure a smooth and supportive partnership.
• Foster a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity within the classroom and beyond.
• Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences to keep families informed about their child's progress.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality in all aspects of the job.
• Work a standard 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be fully vaccinated against covid-19
• Minimum of 2 years of early childhood experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• A strong understanding of child development
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• Teachers must hold an AS (BA/BS preferred) in ECE or a related field with at least 12 ECE credits
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening
• 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
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• 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

Nice To Have

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about early childhood education and are eager to contribute to our team's success.

Previous experience in a NAEYC-accredited program is highly valued, as is a strong understanding of child development principles.

• Paid time off
• Staff social events
• Opportunities to effect positive changes