Early Childhood - Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a dedicated Teacher in Torrington, Connecticut, responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing classroom operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of professional child care experience, strong communication skills, and an Associate's Degree in early childhood education. Responsibilities include creating engaging learning experiences and ensuring compliance with center policies. A team-oriented and highly energetic individual is preferred, with CPR and First Aid certification required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Understanding of child development

Leadership and organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in early childhood education

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• 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.