Job Description
Summary Head Teacher Toddler position responsible for implementing high-quality early childhood education programs aligned with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) and Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (DOTS). Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for preschool-aged children.
Duties Curriculum and Instruction
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with CT ELDS
- Utilize DOTS for ongoing assessment and documentation of children's development
- Create lesson plans incorporating multiple teaching methods and experiential learning
- Modify teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Lead activities promoting physical, mental, and social development through games, arts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Support emerging literacy through regular reading activities and language development
- Foster development of basic skills including color, shape, number, and letter recognition
Classroom Management
- Create and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment
- Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play and motor skill development
- Establish and enforce consistent rules and procedures for maintaining positive behavior
- Prepare and organize age-appropriate materials and equipment
- Supervise and support teacher assistants and volunteers
- Maintain proper inventory of classroom supplies and materials
Assessment and Documentation
- Implement DOTS assessment system to track student progress
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by state regulations
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Prepare regular progress reports and documentation
- Identify children showing signs of developmental concerns and implement appropriate interventions
Family and Professional Collaboration
- Communicate regularly with families regarding child progress and development
- Partner with families to support children's learning and development
- Collaborate with teaching team and specialists to support children with special needs
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to program development and evaluation
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing training
Health and Safety
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Support children's development of self-help skills and personal hygiene
- Follow proper procedures for meals and snacks
- Maintain clean and sanitized learning environments
- Implement proper health and safety protocols
Requirements - A current CDA plus 12 or more ECE credits
- Or
- A Bachelor degree or higher specific to an early childhood concentration from any regionally accredited higher education
- institution
- OR
- A current Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) appropriate Early Childhood Certification Endorsement
- OR
- A Bachelor degree specific to an early childhood concentration from the OEC Approved College Listing AND a B level ECTC (Early Childhood Teacher Credential)
- OR
- A Bachelor degree in any other field AND 12 credits or more in early childhood or child development from any college not listed on the approved list; AND successful completion of the B level Early Childhood Teacher Credential
- (ECTC) Individual Review Route
Nice To Haves - Brightwheel software
- Children's educational software
- Desktop computers
- Educational board games
- Educational puzzles
- Educational toys
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Benefits - Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (if applicable to position type)
- Professional development support and tuition assistance opportunities
- Positive, supportive work environment with growth opportunities
Job Tags
Full time, Outdoor,