Toddler Teacher

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare 75% covered with additional

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Retirement program

Tuition and licensure reimbursements

Dependent care savings

Fringe benefit offerings

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. in Danbury is seeking full-time Toddler Teachers for our Early Learning Programs serving 18‑month to 3‑year‑olds. You will plan weekly activities, document progress, and collaborate with a co-teacher to support young learners and their families.

The role requires CDA or 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged and a CT background check is required.

Qualifications

• 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 CT Office of Early Childhood Background Check (BCIS).
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly lesson plans for a classroom of 8 toddlers (18-36 months).
• Support 8 students alongside a co-teacher.
• Document observations using Teaching Strategies Gold with Creative Curriculum.
• Enhance language development through LENA technology.
• Receive support from a classroom aid and a Family Advocate.
• Communicate routines with parents via Procare Software and Remind.
• Curriculum support and coaching provided by education coaches.
• Program supports offered through a team of specialists in early childhood education, social services, health & nutrition.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Job description

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