Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Childcare Discount

Job summary

CELC is hiring Pre-toddlers and Toddler teachers/teacher assistants in Bridgeport, CT. The role involves adapting routines, maintaining a safe classroom, and engaging families in children's development.

Requirements include an Associate's in Early Childhood (preferred), 1+ year in childcare, 12 ECE credits, CPR/First Aid, and references. Benefits include 401K, medical insurance, PTO, and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred.
• Must have 1+ year working in a childcare setting.
• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits and willingness to pursue degree in ECE.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Provide 3 professional references.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation a plus.
• Knowledge of ELDS or DOTS.

Responsibilities

• Adapt daily routines to meet the needs of individual children and groups.
• Ensure facility and equipment are clean, maintained, and safe.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures, including disciplinary guidelines.
• Plan and schedule weekly and monthly activities.
• Engage in ongoing in-service training and program development.
• Plan activities that support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs.
• Foster parent participation in the classroom environment.
• Provide adequate equipment and activities for children.
• Supervise all children at all times.
• Communicate with parents about child development.
• Implement positive discipline strategies.
• Observe children and document progress and development.
• Create a safe, secure environment where children feel comfortable.
• Integrate special needs children positively and respectfully.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

About This Role

CELC is now hiring Pre-toddlers and Toddler teachers/teacher assistants. We are excited to support the children and families of our community and look forward to hearing from you!

Hourly wage depends on your qualifications.

What You'll Do

• Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
• Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
• Establishing policies and procedures, including disciplinary policies
• Maintaining and scheduling weekly and monthly activities
• Participating in on-going in-service and education development opportunities, and participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the program’s goals and objectives
• Planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students
• Providing a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
• Providing adequate equipment and activities
• Ensuring that all children are supervised at all times
• Communicating with parents and discussing their children's development
• Implementing positive discipline
• Observing children and making notes of progress and development
• Providing a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable
• Integrating special needs children in a positive and respectful manner

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred
• Must have 1+ year working in a childcare setting
• Must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits and must be willing to work towards getting a degree in ECE
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Provide 3 professional references
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation a plus
• Knowledge of ELDS or DOTS

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Childcare Discount