Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriage House Day Care in Meriden, CT, seeks an Infant/Toddler Teacher to create a safe, joyful, and developmentally stimulating environment for ages 6 weeks to 3 years. You will support early social-emotional and cognitive growth.

You will plan play-based activities, use reflective teaching, and maintain a warm relationship with each child while ensuring a clean, safe classroom in line with licensing standards. Requires 18+, background checks, and CT ELDS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of child growth development and appropriate practices.
• Must be able to plan and implement age-appropriate educational programming.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work during operating hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (full time).
• Must complete background checks, physical prior to starting.
• Must be knowledgeable of OEC licensing regulations and requirements.
• Must complete Care 4 Kids orientation within 3 months of hire.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and spend significant time on the floor with children.
• Must be able to maintain open communication with children, families and co-workers.
• CDA or Associate's Degree in ECE, preferred or willingness to obtain.
• OEC Head Teacher certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate, child-centered, play-based activities that promote exploration, motor skills, and language development.
• Use reflective teaching practices to create a lesson plan that includes use of CT Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS).
• Provide responsive care, including feeding, diapering, and comforting, while building warm and trusting relationships with each child.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment following all state licensing, health regulations, and Center policies.
• Implement Classroom management strategies that guide children's behavior in a positive manner.
• Communicate daily with families about milestones, routines, and progress using our Brightwheel app.
• Participate in staff meetings, workshops, required trainings, and special events.

Skills

Activity Planning

Reflective Teaching

Child Development

Family Communication

Lifting Ability

Licensing Knowledge

Background Checks

Reliable Transportation

Education

CDA/Associate's in ECE

OEC Head Teacher Certificate

Job description

About This Role

Are you passionate about the magic of first steps and first words? Carriage House Day Care is looking for dedicated and nurturing Infant/Toddler Teachers to create a safe, joyful, and developmentally stimulating environment for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. You will play a vital role in their early social-emotional and cognitive growth during these foundational years.

About This Role

Are you passionate about the magic of first steps and first words? Carriage House Day Care is looking for dedicated and nurturing Infant/Toddler Teachers to create a safe, joyful, and developmentally stimulating environment for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. You will play a vital role in their early social-emotional and cognitive growth during these foundational years.

What You'll Do

• Plan and implement age-appropriate, child-centered, play-based activities that promote exploration, motor skills, and language development.
• Use reflective teaching practices to create a lesson plan that includes use of CT Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS).
• Provide responsive care, including feeding, diapering, and comforting, while building warm and trusting relationships with each child.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment following all state licensing, health regulations, and Center policies.
• Implement Classroom management strategies that guide children's behavior in a positive manner.
• Communicate daily with families about milestones, routines, and progress using our Brightwheel app.
• Participate in staff meetings, workshops, required trainings, and special events.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of child growth development and appropriate practices
• Must be have the ability to plan and implement age appropriate educational programming
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be available to work during operating hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (full time).
• Must complete background checks, physical prior to starting
• Must be knowledgeable of OEC licensing regulations and requirements
• Must complete Care 4 Kids orientation requirement within 3 months of hire
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report in inclement weather
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and spend significant time on the floor interacting with children.
• Must be able to maintain open communication with children, families and co-workers
• CDA (Infant/Toddler focused) or Associate's Degree in ECE, preferred or willingness to obtain.
• OEC Head Teacher certificate preferred.

Preferred

• Prior center-based experience working with young children preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration certification
• CDA or Associate's Degree in ECE
• OEC Head Teacher certificate