Early Childhood - Teacher

Summary

Stepping Stones Childcare and Preschool is looking to add to our amazing team! Come join a center where you are truly valued for your uniqueness, dedication and hard work. Our team has created a family-like atmosphere, where we care about our coworkers and truly love the children.

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• DCF Skills and Strategies Certificate or an Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be 18 years old
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Paid Holidays and vacation pay after working full time for a year.

• Health Insurance %50 paid by employer
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• 3% Match towards your IRA

A great childcare discount

Free access to Supportlinc 24/7/365 for in the moment support and guidance- app

Paid training and Continuing Education opportunities.

Resources and support to further your Early Childhood education.