Toddler Lead Teacher

Overview

Summary Trinity College Community Child Center is seeking a qualified, full-time lead Toddler Teacher to join our dynamic team of Early Childhood Educators. Candidates must be OEC Ladder Level 10 or above. Each classroom has a team of three teachers, one full-time lead Teacher and two full-time Teacher Assistants, working with 8 children to provide a curriculum that both nurtures and stimulates a child's development.

We are located on the beautiful Trinity College campus and our children join us from the Trinity community, Hartford, and outlying towns.

Duties

• Curriculum and Assessment:
  Facilitate and take the lead in developing, completing and submitting weekly developmentally-appropriate Learning Experience Plans
• Ensure children develop sound health and nutritional habits in daily routines through curriculum and modeling
• Maintain stimulating and safe classroom and playground environments

• Child Interaction/Communication:
  Establish a nurturing relationship with each child and serve as a positive role model
• Address children's behavioral issues in a calm, professional and developmentally appropriate manner using positive guidance and problem solving

• Team Interaction & Communication:
  Establish and maintain a high functioning classroom team
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive attitude and establish good working relationships and effective communication with the classroom team, other classroom teams, and with the Administrative Team

• Family Interaction & Engagement:
  Provide helpful and respectful information about child-specific activities, progress and concerns
• This is a sample of duties performed. A full job description is provided to candidates prior to first interview

Education, Training & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
• OEC Ladder level 10+

Experience

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have at least one year's experience working with young children

Employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. An offer is contingent upon proof that the candidate is fully vaccinated.

CPR & 1st Aid
Medication Administration & Epi Pen Certificate

• flexible hours
• 45 minute paid lunch break
• teaching team of 3
• medical insurance
• free dental insurance
• optional vision plan
• discounted childcare
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• sick time