Head Teacher-Little Learners

SilkRoad; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

13 paid Holidays & vacation/sick time

Job summary

TVCCA is seeking a Head Teacher in Groton, CT to oversee the care, supervision, and day-to-day operations of the center/classroom. You will implement age-appropriate curriculum promoting self-esteem while integrating health, safety and nutrition education.

Ensure compliance with CT licensing, federal/state/local laws and NAEYC standards. Responsibilities include maintaining staff files (physicals, CPR/First Aid, CE), aligning CLASS domains, and administering overall operations of the Little

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required or in progress
• Compassion for children and families from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to implement age-appropriate curriculum

Responsibilities

• Care for center/classroom children with safety and supervision
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum fostering self-esteem and independence
• Ensure compliance with licensing codes, funding requirements, and standards
• Maintain staff files with CPR/First Aid and ongoing training

Education

CDA & enrolled in Associates or Bachelors program

Associates Degree in ECE with 12 credits in ECE

Bachelor's Degree in ECE with 12 credits in ECE

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, day to day operations, and safety of center/classroom children. Responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum encouraging self esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child while ensuring that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.Must have compassion for the needs of children and families from all backgrounds.

Learn, implement and ensure all staff and the center are in compliance with State of CT licensing codes, funding requirements, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and NAEYC standards.Responsible for ensuring staff files are up to date with physicals, CPR/First Aid, and continuing education. Head Teachers in collaborative classrooms (HS and LL) will ensure CLASS domains and dimensions are in compliance.Responsible for administrating the overall operations of the Little Learners Early Education Program and supervision of Little Learners Early Education Program children and staff.Responsible for all required administrative paperwork for the classrooms.

Positions Available in Groton, Taftville, and New London

Pay rates are as follows:

• $21.50 CDA & enrolled in an Associates or Bachelors program


• $22.00 Associates Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE


• $23.00 Bachelor's Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE

TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;

• 403B Retirement Plan


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits


• 13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time