Lead Toddler Teacher: Nurture Growth & Joy

The Goddard School; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in Danbury, CT is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher to join our nurturing team. The role emphasizes a safe, healthy classroom and collaboration with families to support early learning.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in early childhood education and holds or is pursuing a credential. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities and promote a love of learning in young children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with 18 semester hours related to young children.
• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Associate degree or higher in a related field with 18 semester hours.
• Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• Proof of current enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
• Proof of current enrollment in an accredited degree program in ECE or related field.
• RN or LPN with emphasis on the young child including at least one class in Child Development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support development
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system
• Ensure classroom equipment is in good repair
• Understand and implement emergency procedures
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snacks
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
• Perform major cleaning when children are not present
• Post a classroom schedule with routine and learning opportunities
• Post and adhere to GSI Health and Safety policies
• Adapt program to meet individual needs of each child
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials
• Interact with children to support play, exploration and learning
• Encourage children to talk with each other and with staff
• Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations
• Create a print-rich environment for books, literature and writing
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
• Provide balance between teacher- and child-directed activities
• Provide opportunities for active and quiet play
• Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans

Skills

Hearing ability

Vision ability

Clear speech

Physical stamina

Crisis management

Emergency evacuation

Lead teacher requirements alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE

Bachelors in related field + 18 sem hrs

Associate degree in ECE

Associate degree in related field + 18 sem hrs

Current CDA or ECE Credential

Enrollment in CDA Credentialing Program

Enrollment in accredited ECE degree program

Job description

The Goddard School in Danbury, CT is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher to join our nurturing team. The role emphasizes a safe, healthy classroom and collaboration with families to support early learning.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in early childhood education and holds or is pursuing a credential. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities and promote a love of learning in young children.