Infant Teacher (Lead/Assistant) - New Classroom

The Goddard School - Brookfield/Danbury; Mill Plain (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in Danbury is currently interviewing for Lead and Assistant Infant (6-12months) Teachers. Lead teachers must be degreed. Two years or more experience in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

A positive, dependable, responsible, dedicated and caring personality is a must, with the school following state requirements and National Standards for hiring. We are opening a brand new classroom and emphasize collaboration with parents to nurture children into confident, joyful

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher candidates must meet state requirements and the National Standards for hiring.
• Lead Teacher education requirements include a relevant degree or related field with coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• Two years or more of experience in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual development.
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
• Establish positive and effective family relations.
• Ensure an effective program responsive to children’s needs.
• Maintain classroom routines and a clean, organized space.

Skills

Hearing ability

Vision/Reading

Communication

Crisis management

Emergency evacuation

Team collaboration

Crises response

Crisis response

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

Bachelor’s in Child Development

Associates in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Goddard School in Danbury is currently interviewing for Lead and Assistant Infant (6-12months) Teachers. Lead teachers must be degreed. Two years or more experience in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

A positive, dependable, responsible, dedicated and caring personality is a must, with the school following state requirements and National Standards for hiring. We are opening a brand new classroom and emphasize collaboration with parents to nurture children into confident, joyful