Toddler Education Specialist - Curriculum & Family

Child Care Resources Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Waterbury, CT is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment and promote school readiness. You will plan developmentally appropriate curriculum, assess progress, and partner with families to support individual goals while ensuring compliance with CT standards and agency policies.

You will supervise Assistant Teachers and staff, maintain accurate records, communicate with families, and contribute to ongoing quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet CT Office of Early Childhood qualifications as a Qualified Staff Member.
• Experience working in an early childhood program.

Responsibilities

• Provides active supervision to ensure children's health, safety, and well-being.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily learning experiences for school readiness.
• Prepares and adapts classroom activities per approved curriculum and children's needs.
• Observes, assesses, documents, and monitors children's progress using approved tools.
• Establishes individualized goals based on observations and development.
• Maintains accurate child records and assessment information.
• Supervises Assistant Teachers, Education Aides, and volunteers.
• Collaborates with Education Managers on children's needs and program goals.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences and ongoing family communication.
• Provides families with community resources information as appropriate.
• Supports family engagement throughout the Early Childhood Development Program.
• Plans and participates in field trips and classroom activities to enhance learning.
• Maintains a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Maintains materials and equipment; requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of child, family, and program information.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and quality improvement efforts.
• Complies with Early Start CT, NAEYC accreditation standards, and OEC regulations.
• Teachers maintain an updated registry account annually as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum planning

Assessment and documentation

Family and staff communication

Staff supervision

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

12 foundational ECE credits (CT OEC)

Job description

Child Care Resources Inc in Waterbury, CT is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment and promote school readiness. You will plan developmentally appropriate curriculum, assess progress, and partner with families to support individual goals while ensuring compliance with CT standards and agency policies.

You will supervise Assistant Teachers and staff, maintain accurate records, communicate with families, and contribute to ongoing quality