Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Union Position

Birthday off

401(k) matching

Paid Holidays

Vacation days

Paid time off

Sick time

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid Professional Development

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to provide a safe, nurturing classroom that supports social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development for young children in Waterbury, CT.

You will plan and implement curriculum, assess progress, partner with families, and ensure compliance with CT Early Start, NAEYC standards, and OEC regulations. Collaboration with staff and ongoing professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field preferred or 12 defined foundational credits as per CT OEC.
• Experience working in an early childhood program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Plan and implement curriculum and daily activities aligned with school readiness goals.
• Assess and document children's progress using approved tools.
• Maintain accurate child records and confidentiality per policy.
• Supervise and support assistants, aides, and volunteers.
• Engage families with conferences and ongoing communication.
• Collaborate with Education Managers on child needs and program goals.
• Plan field trips and classroom activities to enrich learning experiences.

Education

Associate degree in ECE

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

Job description

About This Role

Provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children's social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. Plans and implements curriculum, assesses children's progress, and partners with families to support individual learning goals and positive child outcomes leading to school readiness. Works collaboratively with families and staff to provide high-quality early childhood services in compliance with Early Start CT requirements, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regulations, and agency policies.

About This Role

Provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children's social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. Plans and implements curriculum, assesses children's progress, and partners with families to support individual learning goals and positive child outcomes leading to school readiness. Works collaboratively with families and staff to provide high-quality early childhood services in compliance with Early Start CT requirements, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regulations, and agency policies.

What You'll Do

• Provides active supervision to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily learning experiences that support individual children's developmental needs and school readiness goals.
• Prepares and adapts classroom activities in accordance with approved curriculum, program standards, and children's interests and abilities.
• Observes, assesses, documents, and monitors children's developmental progress using approved curriculum assessment systems and program tools.
• Establishes individualized goals for children based on observations, assessments, and developmental needs.
• Maintains accurate child records, documentation, and assessment information as required by program standards.
• Provides guidance, direction, and supervision to Assistant Teachers, Education Aides, volunteers, and classroom support staff.
• Collaborates with Education Managers regarding children's individual needs, classroom concerns, and program goals.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences, family meetings, and ongoing communication with families to support children' development and engagement.
• Provides families with information regarding community resources and services as appropriate.
• Supports family engagement and involvement throughout the Early Childhood Development Program.
• Plans and participates in field trips and classroom activities that enhance children' learning experiences.
• Maintains a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Maintains classroom materials, supplies, and equipment and requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of child, family, and program information in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, professional development activities, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Complies with Early Start CT requirements, NAEYC accreditation standards, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regulations, agency policies, health and safety procedures, and mandated reporter responsibilities.
• Teachers must maintain an updated registry account annually, including a current plan of study and updated transcripts as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree in ECE
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Study, or a related field; or a bachelor's degree with completion of a minimum of 12 defined foundational early childhood credits as established by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
• Must meet qualifications set by the CT Office of Early Childhood and be considered a Qualified Staff Member (QSM).
• Experience working in a early childhood program.

Nice To Haves

• Epi-pen and medication certification
• First Aid and CPR certification is highly valued

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Union Position
• Birthday off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation days
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid Professional Development