Early Childhood Teacher PT AFTERNOONS OPEN IMMEDIATELY

Child Care Resources Inc; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child care is seeking dedicated teachers responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team and managing classroom activities. Candidates should understand child development and be skilled in communication. Flexible schedules are available.

Benefits

Retirement plan for part-time employees

Paid sick, personal, and vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (can complete if hired).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to engage children.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions and reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development

Job description

Summary

Staff are 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. Flexible with college schedules.

Duties

• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities as a TEAM 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• 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. ( can complete if hired )
• Care 4 Kids online training (can complete if hired)

Benefits

Retirement plan part time employees after required time period.

Paid sick, personal and vacation time hours vary based on PT or FT