Head Teacher- Infant and toddlers

LULAC Head Start Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 sign-on incentive after 30 days,

$1000 after 90 days probation

Job summary

LULAC Head Start Inc. in New Haven, CT seeks a Head Teacher for our Infant and Toddler Head Start program to provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children aged six weeks to three years.

You will lead a team of teachers and assistants to deliver high-quality education and care. Responsibilities include developing an age-appropriate curriculum, conducting ongoing assessments, and partnering with families to support each child’s development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education with 12 ECE credits.
• Minimum of three years of experience with infants and toddlers in childcare or educational settings.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and best practices for teaching young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of teachers and assistants to provide quality education and care for infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor children's progress and adjust curriculum and activities as needed.
• Collaborate with parents and families to support children's learning and development.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment that meets all licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers and assistants to ensure they meet program standards and expectations.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Organization

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education (12 ECE credits)

Job description

Head Teacher for Infant and Toddler Head Start Program

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Teacher for our Infant and Toddler Head Start program. As the Head Teacher, you will be responsible for providing a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment for infants and toddlers. You will lead a team of teachers and assistants to provide quality education and care for children aged six weeks to three years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of teachers and assistants to provide quality education and care for infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
• Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor children's progress and adjust curriculum and activities as needed
• Collaborate with parents and families to support children's learning and development
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment that meets all licensing and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and support to teachers and assistants to ensure they meet program standards and expectations
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Incentives

• Candidates hired before December 30, 2024 will receive $1000 after successfully completing 30 days, and $1000 after passing the 90-days probation period.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 12 ECE credits
• Minimum of three years of experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of early childhood development and best practices for teaching and care of young children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Current CPR and First Aid certification