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A well-established daycare in Meriden is seeking a full-time Toddler Teacher dedicated to nurturing young children's growth in a safe and encouraging environment. The ideal candidate will implement age-appropriate teaching methods while maintaining open communication with families. A commitment to professional development and knowledge of child development standards is essential for this role.
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Summary
Carriage House Day Care is seeking a warm, caring, and patient teacher who wishes to make a difference in the lives of young children.
Summary
Carriage House Day Care is seeking a warm, caring, and patient teacher who wishes to make a difference in the lives of young children.
We are looking for a full time Toddler Teacher to join our program. You will encourage the health, intellectual, physical, social, emotional growth of the children in our facility. You will teach and supervise preschool age children while also motivating them to be creative, develop a love of learning and feel emotionally and physically safe. You will develop a partnership with families to best serve the children's needs.
Duties
Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover age appropriate teaching materials and activities
Use reflective teaching practices to create a lesson plan that includes use of CT Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS)
Provide basic care and caregiving activities
Use a wide range of teaching methods (play, stories, media, outdoor games, art, music, etc) to enhance the child's abilities
Implement Classroom management strategies that guide children's behavior in a positive manner.
Establish and maintain daily communication with parents as well as, parent conferences, updates on curriculum and special classroom events.
Participate in staff meetings, workshops and special events as needed
Provide documentation of Professional Development each year of at least twenty hours
Requirements
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 and TB test 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 maintain open communication with children, families and co-workers
CDA or Associate's Degree in ECE, preferred.
OEC Head Teacher certificate preferred.
Must have prior center-based experience working with young children
Nice To Haves
Current First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration certification
CDA or Associate's Degree in ECE
OEC Head Teacher certificate
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