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Preschool Teacher

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC)Weston, CT, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

Description :

Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Learning Program seeks full-time Early Childhood Education Teacher.

This position serves as the Lead Teacher in a classroom of 16 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (35-year-old) children. The position is responsible for the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is the indirect supervisor of an Assistant Teacher and a Classroom Aid (CDA Specialist). This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed :

Summary :

  • Planning (20%)
  • Program Implementation (50%)
  • Family Partnerships (10%)
  • Communication and Service Coordination (5%)
  • Record Keeping and Recording (5%)
  • Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%)
  • Supervision and Human Resources (5%)

Essential Job Responsibilities :

Planning

  • Ensure the written curriculum includes :
  • goals for childrens development and learning;
  • the experiences through which children will achieve these goals;
  • what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals;
  • the materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals
  • Responsible for the preparation of daily lesson plans. Post them for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom
  • Develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes
  • Program Implementation

  • Follow program curriculum providing developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served
  • Implement active learning experiences advancing the intellectual and emotional competence of children
  • Provide a print rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeric and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem solving abilities
  • Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond
  • Implement daily lesson plans in response to childrens needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences
  • Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities
  • Provide children with a consistent classroom routine
  • Provide supervision and ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and day care licensing requirements
  • Supervise and eat nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition, proper social skills, and family style meal service
  • Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities
  • Understand regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination
  • Head Start Employee Expectations

  • Uphold shared values of the program
  • Give and receive constructive feedback
  • Cooperate with co-workers, providing assistance, information or other support as it is needed to ensure quality service to children and families and to build and maintain positive staff relationships
  • Actively participate in Head Start community, including staff meetings, mandated trainings, committee meetings, and other program-wide functions as needed, including some evening activities
  • Recognize that your job description is service area specific and that a successful employee upholds the overall employment standards outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and specifically, but not limited to : confidentiality, child abuse reporting, attendance and dependability, appropriate dress, customer service and support to all families, prudent use of program resources, and promoting and maintaining safe work environment
  • Demonstrate integrity and responsibility by always doing ones personal best, being hones and ethical, following through on commitment
  • Maintain a commitment to professionalism, continue own professional development and mange performance by taking responsibility for ones own performance, setting goals, eliciting feedback, tracking progress and addressing performance issues promptly
  • Attend local state and regional initiatives to represent the center and to develop professionally
  • Exhibit flexibility by showing an openness to different and new ways of doing things, and changing strategy when an initial strategy is unsuccessful
  • Show initiative by identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it
  • Respect the time constraints of your co-workers by showing up to meetings promptly, attending school daily, and giving advance notice if for any reason you are unable to carry out your responsibilities
  • Benefits :

    Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program.

    $1,000 sign on bonus currently being offered.

    Closing Date : Open Until Filled

    CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Provider.

    Requirements :

    Successful candidates must possess :

  • AA in Early Childhood Education (minimum)
  • BA preferred with at least twelve credits in early childhood
  • BA in another field with applicable work experience may be considered.
  • Ability to pass an OEC background check and fingerprinting screening.
  • Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. Send resume and letter of interest.
  • Health Requirements :

  • Recent fit for duty examination.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • Closing Date : open until Filled

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Compensation details : 66860-107760 Yearly Salary

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