Head Teacher - Infant/Toddler

YMCA of Greater Hartford; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Teacher for their Infant/Toddler program. This role involves overseeing classroom operations, ensuring high-quality education and care for children. You will create engaging curriculums, supervise activities, and maintain open communication with families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, a nurturing personality, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Join a team dedicated to fostering growth in spirit, mind, and body, making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards.
• Minimum of two years of early childhood experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily classroom activities ensuring a safe environment.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculums.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Positive Discipline Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

CDA and 12 credits in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Head Teacher - Infant/Toddler

Full Time - Hourly Manual Labor Indian Valley, Ellington, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3533

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title: Head Teacher (Early Childhood)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:

Primary Department: Preschool or Infant/Toddler

Reports to: Childcare Coordinator

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Child Development Director and Childcare Coordinator, the Head Teacher is responsible for the overall operations of the classroom and provides a high quality of education and care for children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise daily classroom activities, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculums and submit timely forms and reports.
• Responsible for planning and documenting program according to state guidelines.
• Maintain open lines of communication with families and work with other staff members to ensure that the needs of individual children are met.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision, multi-component, and staff meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program, taking daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP or USDA.
• Use appropriate food handling, sanitation, and OSHA procedures at all times.
• Maintain an Anecdotal Log for each child enrolled (Early Childhood Only).
• Conduct monthly fire drills, lockdown drills, and other emergencies.
• Maintain classroom and storage materials in neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Display and uphold YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Demonstrate caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization, contributing to trust, pride, and camaraderie.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
• Supervise a group of children.
• Assist in maintaining all center policies, OEC state regulations, and NAEYC standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, School Readiness, and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.
• Ability to work in Pre-school, possibly with children with communicable diseases and disabilities.
• Outdoor playground (possibly without handicapped access).
• Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers, including emotional maturity, cooperation, respect, flexibility, patience, good hygiene, and health.
• DQSM preferred.

EDUCATION:

OEC requirements:

• Option 1: CDA and 12 credits in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited institution over at least nine months.
• OR ECE associate degree or ECTC associate or bachelor’s degree.
• OR ECE bachelor’s or master’s degree.

School Readiness Requirements for Early Childhood Only:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 12 credits. Connecticut Early Childhood Teacher credentials required by June 1, 2025.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of early childhood experience required.
• At least 1,080 hours of documented supervised experience working with children under 6 years old.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times, provide verbal directions.
• Ability to move around the room and react quickly to safety issues.
• Remain calm and respectful in stressful situations.
• Move around to assist and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical, and emotional needs, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching.
• Ability to lift children and objects up to 40 lbs.