Summary
We seek innovative, professional, reliable candidates to join our team to implement a high quality play-based and nature-based early childhood curriculum. Candidate must have good communication skills, willingness to learn, and a strong interest in developing meaningful professional relationships with children and their families, and collaborating effectively with coworkers.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Completion of 12 Early Childhood credits or a CDA required.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves
1st Aid, CPR, Meds Admin training
Benefits
- Accrued sick and vacation,
- retirement,
- workers comp coverage
- Professional development assistance
Salary : $17 to $18/Hr
Minimum Education : Associate
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : None
Location : Storrs Mansfield, CT
