Teacher

Town of Enfield Child Development Center
Enfield, CT, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Responsible position involving the development and implementation of daily programs and safety standards based on the readiness of children ranging in age from eight (8) weeks to twelve (12) years of age.

Duties

  • Leads the academic and socio-emotional learning in the classroom; Teaches, models and trains special skills to a specific group of children in the Child Development Center;
  • provides care and protection to assigned children; maintains records of children's progress; assists children to learn to cope with real life situations;
  • directs activities of teacher's aides and assistants; plans and arranges all necessary teaching materials; maintains classroom order;
  • holds parent conferences to share information about child; reports to Director / Head Teacher any concerns relevant to staff / clients / parents ;

regular punctual attendance. Working knowledge of the State child care licensing guidelines, mandatory reporting requirements and applicable national standards.

Follows and implements established Center and Town policies and procedures.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY : Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting; Considerable knowledge in teaching and training of children ages eight (8) weeks through twelve (12) years;
  • ability to maintain simple records; ability to write explanatory reports; ability to communicate with children and their parents;

ability to supervise subordinates; ability to prepare lesson plans that meet learning objectives, national standards and the needs of the children.

Required to take 18 hours of professional development courses annually to meet state guidelines.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING : Bachelor's Degree in early childhood development or closely related field preferred, with one (1) year experience in the teaching and training of young children, preferably in a nationally accredited early care and education program environment or any equivalent combination of education and experience including 12 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

Must meet all standards for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation

Nice To Haves

Works well with a team

Good Communication skills

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • 4 days ago
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