Early Childhood - Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Vacation, sick and personal days

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC in Connecticut is seeking a Teacher to lead a cohesive teaching team, coordinate curricula, and manage daily classroom operations for children aged 18 months to 5 years.

You will support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, communicate with families, guide staff, ensure a safe and engaging environment, and uphold professional standards and the center's educational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Experience working with children ages 18 months to 5 years old.
• 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.
• Must clear full background check.
• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• To advance physical and intellectual competence.
• To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
• To establish positive and productive relationships with families.
• To ensure a well‑run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.
• To maintain a commitment to professionalism.
• Promotes the center’s philosophy and educational objectives.
• Supports the center’s code of ethical conduct.
• Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Team player

Experience with 18m-5y

Energetic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ECE (30+ credits)

Job description

About This Role

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.

What You’ll Do

• To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment
• To advance physical and intellectual competence
• To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• To establish positive and productive relationships with families
• To ensure a well‑run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
• To maintain a commitment to professionalism
• Promotes the center’s philosophy and educational objectives
• Supports the center’s code of ethical conduct
• Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experiences
• Experience working with children ages 18 month to 5 years old.
• 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.
• Must clear full background check.
• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish or Portuguese speaking

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance offer
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days