Preschool Teacher Norwalk, CT

Preschool Teacher, CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC., Norwalk, CT. Job Description

Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Learning Program seeks full-time Early Childhood Education Teacher.

This position serves as the Lead Teacher in a classroom of 16 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3–5‑year‑old) children. The position is responsible for the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. The position is the indirect supervisor of an Assistant Teacher and a Classroom Aid (CDA Specialist). This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed:

• Planning (20%)
• Program Implementation (50%)
• Family Partnerships (10%)
• Communication and Service Coordination (5%)
• Record Keeping and Recording (5%)
• Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%)
• Supervision and Human Resources (5%)

Planning

• goals for children’s development and learning;
• the experiences through which children will achieve these goals;
• what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals;
• the materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals

Program Implementation

• Uphold shared values of the program
• Give and receive constructive feedback
• Cooperate with co-workers, providing assistance, information or other support as it is needed to ensure quality service to children and families and to build and maintain positive staff relationships
• Actively participate in Head Start community, including staff meetings, mandated trainings, committee meetings, and other program-wide functions as needed, including some evening activities
• Recognize that your job description is service area specific and that a successful employee upholds the overall employment standards outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and specifically, but not limited to: confidentiality, child abuse reporting, attendance and dependability, appropriate dress, customer service and support to all families, prudent use of program resources, and promoting and maintaining safe work environment
• Demonstrate integrity and responsibility by always doing one’s personal best, being honest and ethical, following through on commitment
• Maintain a commitment to professionalism, continue own professional development and manage performance by taking responsibility for…