Toddler Teacher

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF forgiveness

Healthcare 75%

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Professional development

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent care savings

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) in Danbury seeks full-time Toddler Teachers for our Early Learning Programs. You will plan weekly lessons for 8 toddlers, support language and social development, document observations, and collaborate with a dedicated classroom team.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged; required credentials include CDA or 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education, with state background checks. Open Until Filled.

Qualifications

• CDA certification or 12 college credits in early childhood education is required.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in ECE/Child Development/Psychology preferred.
• Ability to pass CT background check (BCIS) is required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly lesson plans for a classroom of 8 toddlers (18–36 months).
• Support your students alongside a co-teacher and use developmentally appropriate activities.
• Document observations in Teaching Strategies Gold with Creative Curriculum.
• Enhance language development using LENA technology.
• Receive classroom and family support from aids and family advocates.
• Communicate routines with parents via Procare and Remind messaging.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology

Job description

Description

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks full-time, full-year Toddler Teachers in our Danbury Early Learning Programs.

Description

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks full-time, full-year Toddler Teachers in our Danbury Early Learning Programs.

About Us:

At CIFC Early Learning Programs we are committed to providing quality education, childcare, and family curriculum to our School Readiness, Early Head Start, and Head Start eligible families. All employees of CIFC Early Learning Programs are part of the classroom's care team and contribute to promoting the highest quality of child and family curriculum to prepare the whole family for kindergarten and beyond.

About the Role:

Toddler Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers (ages 18 months - 3 yrs).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Toddler Teachers are responsible for weekly lesson plans for a classroom of 8 toddlers (18 - 36 months old).
• Toddler Teachers support their 8 students alongside a co-teacher.
• Toddler Teachers document observations in Teaching Strategies Gold to with Creative Curriculum.
• Toddler Teachers qualitatively enhance language development of infants and toddlers through the use of LENA (Language Environment Analysis) technology.
• Toddler Teachers receive support for their students and families from a classroom aid and a Family Advocate.
• Toddler Teachers communicate child routines with parents through Procare Software and Remind messaging.
• All Teachers and classrooms receive curriculum support and coaching from education coaches.
• Program supports are offered through a team of service area specialists including early childhood education, social services, behavioral health, disabilities, and health & nutrition.

Requirements

License/Certification:

• CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education (Required)
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology (Preferred)
• Ability to pass the State of CT Office of Early Childhood Background Check process (BCIS)
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.

Experience

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness approved site through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Healthcare covered by the employer at 75% with additional buy-up options
• Paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement program
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursements
• Dependent care savings
• Ancillary suite of fringe benefit offerings

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled