Lead Teacher

Overview

Lead Teachers-Preschool/Toddler:
Full-time positions, 35+ hours per week, with generous benefits. Lead a teaching team, guide assistant teachers with observations, assessments, curriculum planning, building strong relationships with children and families. A kind, nurturing leader committed to making an impact in a team environment.

• Lead the classroom and assure appropriate operations of the assigned classroom.
• Coach Assistant teachers by supporting curriculum development, classroom community/management, and family partnerships.
• Ensure that all Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) requirements are implemented in the classroom.
• Provide welcoming customer service to all children, parents, guests and fellow employees.
• Plan with the team to meet individual needs and provide enriched learning environments.
• Provide ongoing differentiated instruction based on data assessments.
• Model and promote positive guidance and techniques.
• Know and use DOTS/T.S. Gold Assessment tools, and Ages and Stages Questionnaire; implement accordingly.
• Enter observations and identify levels/age bands during planning days with the team.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment; monitor for hazards and sanitation problems; use Health and Safety & Classroom Management Forms.
• Provide appropriate adult supervision and maintain child-to-staff ratios at all times.
• Promote good hygiene through handwashing, diapering and sanitation per WLCDC policies.
• Comply with licensing regulations, NAEYC criteria and WLCDC policies and procedures.
• Enforce safety policies; understand and implement emergency procedures (fire, storms, medical, first aid, CPR, etc.).
• Attend staff and family meetings/events and mandatory in-services as required.
• Promote WLCDC policies and the NAEYC code of ethics.
• Attend workshops, trainings and continuing education as required.
• Supervise Assistant teachers, teacher aides, and substitutes in the classroom; assist training substitutes and volunteers as needed.
• Improve performance through ongoing reflection and feedback from supervisors.
• Develop an annual individualized professional development plan with supervisor and use it to guide practice.
• Ensure continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time and maintaining attendance.
• Interact with all staff as a team member to ensure optimum program quality.

• Perform special assignments and projects as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor's Degree in ECE; 2+ years classroom teaching experience. Familiarity with CTELDS and DOTS. Salary is commensurate with educational level and classroom experience in leading a teaching team.

• 403 B retirement
• Dental
• Medical
• PUD (Accrual of Paid Time Off)

Women's League Child Development Center, Hartford. Join a staff of professional Early Childhood Educators at the NAEYC-accredited Women  League Child Development Center. We have provided a high-quality program to Hartford's children and families for 104 years. Our facility in Hartford's Clay Arsenal neighborhood has 8 School Readiness Preschool classrooms, 8 Toddler Rooms and 1 Infant Room. Women’s League is currently looking for 3 Lead Teachers and 5 Assistant Teachers.

Lead Teachers-Preschool/Toddler:
Full-time positions, 35+ hours per week, with generous benefits. Lead a teaching team, guide assistant teachers with observations, assessments, curriculum planning, building strong relationships with children and families. A kind, nurturing leader committed to making an impact in a team environment.

Bachelor's Degree in ECE, 2+ years classroom teaching experience. Familiarity with CTELDS and DOTS. Salary is commensurate with educational level and classroom experience in leading a teaching team.

Assistant Teachers-Preschool/Toddler:
Full-time positions, 35+ hours per week, with generous benefits. Be part of a classroom teaching team, sharing in observation, assessment, curriculum planning and commitment in making an impact in a child s life.

Associate Degree in ECE, OR 30 ECE credits + 2 years teaching experience. Familiarity with CTELDS and DOTS is a plus. Salary is commensurate with educational level and experience.

Part-time positions: 15-20 hours per week. Be part of a classroom teaching team, assist teachers in preparing classroom materials, support children with transitions and build lasting relationships with children.

18 years old;
High school Diploma/GED or some ECE credits. Experience working with children; kind, reliable and punctual; willing to work in a team.