Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher — YMCA Membership

Child Care Resources Inc; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Job summary

The Y! in Connecticut seeks a dedicated lead teacher for Infants and Toddlers (6 weeks–2 years) with a 40-hour work week and strong benefits, including a YMCA membership. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate curricula and active parental engagement in a supportive environment.

The position requires a qualifying Early Childhood Education credential or equivalent experience, ability to coordinate curriculum, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to serve children and families.

Qualifications

• Current minimum qualification is one of the following:
• An associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education;
• An associate degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education with at least 1080 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching infant, toddler and preschool-age children;
• A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; or
• A baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into Teach For America, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam (Praxis II) and related training;
• Coursework equivalent to a major related to Early Childhood Education includes licensure or certification by the state for Pre-K teachers;
• Coursework No less than 30 credits for associates or 60 credits for bachelors in related fields;
• It is up to each employee to provide documentation to demonstrate course relevance to early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; support teaching team through modeling and coaching.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to engage children and support social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment with hygiene, safety and security.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure adherence to activities and safety.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Pursue personal professional development to drive quality improvement.

Skills

Dependable

Reliable

Parental communication

Team leadership

Bilingual preferred

Education

Early Childhood Education degree (Associate/Bachelor/Advanced)

1080 clock hours in early childhood setting (related field)

500 clock hours in early childhood setting (preschool)

Teach For America program and related prerequisites

Coursework related to Early Childhood Education (licensure/cert)

30 credits assoc. or 60 credits bachelor in related fields

Job description

The Y! in Connecticut seeks a dedicated lead teacher for Infants and Toddlers (6 weeks–2 years) with a 40-hour work week and strong benefits, including a YMCA membership. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate curricula and active parental engagement in a supportive environment.

The position requires a qualifying Early Childhood Education credential or equivalent experience, ability to coordinate curriculum, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to serve children and families.