Infant​/Toddler Early Childhood Teacher

Overview

The Riverfront Children s Center, a non profit Early Childhood Education/care program, is looking for enthusiastic qualified staff members to work with Early Childhood Toddler classrooms.

• Work with another Early Childhood Education/Care Teacher in the classroom.
• Plan lessons with the co-teacher using CT Early Learning Developmental Standards and Teaching Strategies, LLC.
• Interact in a positive and encouraging manner with children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Engage children in play-based learning through large and small group and one-on-one activities.
• Family engagement; communicate daily with parents.

• Current center-based preschool CDA with 12 ECE credits, enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate s or Bachelor s degree in ECE or related field to be completed within three years of the time of hire.
• or An Associate s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits.
• or A Bachelor s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits.
• Candidates must pass required state background check.
• Demonstrated experience working with children or excellent customer service.
• Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination, to be repeated every two years.
• Have or obtain CT child first aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
• Have or obtain Medication Administration certification.
• Continue professional development and attend all center sponsored trainings.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and to bend, kneel, squat and sit on floor.
• Available to work 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year.
• Riverfront Children s Center requires staff to be available from 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, for an 8 hour shift, to cover center operational hours.

• Experience working in center based early childhood programs.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, parents and children.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and Tadpoles.
• Knowledge of Ages and Stages.
• Ability to work as a team member.

• Free health insurance for the base tier for employee.
• 50% paid health insurance for family members at base tier.
• 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 personal days per year.
• Paid week off between Christmas and New Year s Day.
• 12 Paid holidays.
• Simple IRA with 3% match.
• 60% discount on childcare.
• Dental Insurance.
• Free Life Insurance.

Salary ranges:

• $37,440.00 - High School Diploma/GED or CDA and willing to enroll in a degree program.
• $44,720.00 - CDA with 12 ECE credits & enrolled in an Associates or Bachelors program.
• $45,760.00 - Associates Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE.
• $46,800.00 - Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE.