Early Childhood - Toddler Teacher

Cornwall Child Center; West Cornwall (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Child Center in West Cornwall, CT seeks a Teacher to develop a cohesive teaching team, coordinate curriculum, and manage day-to-day classroom operations, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role requires strong communication with children, families, and staff; leadership of teaching assistants; adherence to policies and regulations; and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Lead by example to coach and support teaching staff.
• Plan activities to promote social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents via discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment and supervise assistants.
• Keep accurate records and documentation.
• Support ongoing professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Child development knowledge

Safety and health awareness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

12 ECE credits

Job description

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

• 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 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.
• 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 is preferred.
• 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 12 Credits in ECE is preferred.
• Requirements include the ability to talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.