Toddler Teacher

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Norwalk (CT); In loco; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Student Loan Forgiveness

Healthcare coverage at 75%

Paid time off & 13 Paid Holidays

Professional development assistance

Employer retirement contributions

Tuition and Licensure Reimbursements

Dependent care savings

Fringe benefit offerings

Descrizione del lavoro

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) is hiring full-time Early Head Start Teachers for the Danbury Early Learning Programs. Responsibilities include planning activities for infants and toddlers, supporting students alongside a co-teacher, and documenting observations. Required qualifications include CDA certification and ability to pass a state background check. Benefits include student loan forgiveness, healthcare coverage, professional development assistance, and paid time off. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Competenze

• CDA certification or 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education required.
• Ability to pass the State of CT Office of Early Childhood Background Check.

Mansioni

• Plan and implement activities for infant and toddler growth.
• Document observations using Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Communicate child routines with parents through Procare Software.

Conoscenze

Teaching

Childcare

Bilingual

Formazione

CDA Certification

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks full-time, full-year Early Head Start 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 Head Start, Early Head Start, and School Readiness 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

Infant / Toddler Early Head Start Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks – 3 yrs).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers are responsible for weekly lesson plans for a classroom of 8 infants (2 - 20 months old) or 8 toddlers (18 - 36 months old).
• Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers support their 8 students along side a co‑teacher.
• Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers receive support for their students and families from a classroom aid and a Family Advocate.
• All Teachers and classrooms receive curriculum support and coaching from education coaches.
• Program supports are offered through a team of service area specialists including areas of specialty include early childhood education, social services, behavioral health, disabilities, and health.
• Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers document observations in Teaching Strategies Gold to with Creative Curriculum.
• Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers qualitatively enhance language development of infants and toddlers through the use of LENA (Language ENvironment Analysis) technology.
• Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers communicate child routines with parents through Procare Software and Remind messaging.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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
• Employer retirement contributions
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursements
• Dependent care savings
• Ancillary suite of fringe benefit offerings