Early Childhood Teacher InfantToddler

House of God Outreach & Delive; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers. The role involves collaborating with families, implementing a curriculum, and ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines. Ideal candidates should have experience in early childhood education and a passion for fostering children's growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education.
• Understand child development principles.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support infants’ and toddlers’ learning through responsive interactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.

Job description

Reports To: Program Director / Lead Teacher (Full-time)

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Teacher for the Infant–Toddler Program is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. This role supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth through responsive caregiving and intentional curriculum implementation. The teacher collaborates with families and colleagues to ensure high-quality care aligned with program philosophy, licensing regulations, and best practices in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Child Development & Curriculum
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with established curriculum frameworks.
• Support infants’ and toddlers’ learning through responsive interactions, sensory experiences, language-rich environments, and play-based exploration.
• Observe, document, and assess children’s development to inform planning and communicate progress to families.
• Create daily routines that promote security, independence, and consistency (feeding, diapering, napping, transitions).

• Health, Safety & Supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow all state licensing guidelines and program policies regarding supervision, sanitation, and health procedures.
• Implement safe sleep practices, proper diapering/handwashing techniques, and emergency protocols.
• Ensure appropriate ratios and constant visual supervision at all times.