Lead Teacher: Nurturing Classrooms & Curriculum

Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee classroom operations and provide high-quality early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Under the supervision of the Site Manager, you will implement CT-ELDS/NAEYC-aligned curriculum, maintain documentation, engage families, and mentor staff. A Bachelor’s in ECE or related field with relevant experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CT-ELDS and NAEYC standards.
• Warm, nurturing demeanor and ability to work with diverse families.
• Bilingual abilities preferred (Spanish/English) or (Albanian/English).
• Understanding of safety, licensing and health standards in early childhood settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classroom and outdoor activities with positive discipline to ensure welfare, health and safety of children.
• Greet children by name and maintain respectful communication with families and staff.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with CT‑ELDS and NAEYC standards.
• Maintain anecdotal logs for each child and plan parent-teacher conferences.
• Record attendance and daily lunch counts in accordance with CACFP and center policy.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times.
• Lead and train support staff and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Attend events and in-service trainings to meet licensing requirements.

Skills

Infant/toddler development

Early childhood education

Warm and nurturing demeanor

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

36 ECE credits or Associate's + 3 yrs exp

Job description

Easterseals in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee classroom operations and provide high-quality early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Under the supervision of the Site Manager, you will implement CT-ELDS/NAEYC-aligned curriculum, maintain documentation, engage families, and mentor staff. A Bachelor’s in ECE or related field with relevant experience is strongly preferred.