Infant​/Toddler Teacher

Overview

Are you passionate about the magic of first steps and first words? Carriage House Day Care is looking for dedicated and nurturing Infant/Toddler Teachers to create a safe, joyful, and developmentally stimulating environment for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. You will play a vital role in their early social-emotional and cognitive growth during these foundational years.

• Plan and implement age-appropriate, child-centered, play-based activities that promote exploration, motor skills, and language development.
• Use reflective teaching practices to create a lesson plan that includes use of CT Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS).
• Provide responsive care, including feeding, diapering, and comforting, while building warm and trusting relationships with each child.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment following all state licensing, health regulations, and Center policies.
• Implement classroom management strategies that guide children’s behavior in a positive manner.
• Communicate daily with families about milestones, routines, and progress using Brightwheel app.
• Participate in staff meetings, workshops, required trainings, and special events.

• Must have knowledge of child growth development and appropriate practices.
• Must be able to plan and implement age-appropriate educational programming.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work during operating hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (full time).
• Must complete background checks, and physical prior to starting.
• Must be knowledgeable of OEC licensing regulations and requirements.
• Must complete Care 4 Kids orientation requirement within 3 months of hire.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and spend significant time on the floor interacting with children.
• Must be able to maintain open communication with children, families, and co-workers.
• CDA (Infant/Toddler focused) or Associate's Degree in ECE, preferred or willingness to obtain.
• OEC Head Teacher certificate preferred.

• Prior center-based experience working with young children preferred.

• Current First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration certification
• CDA or Associate's Degree in ECE
• OEC Head Teacher certificate