Early Childhood - Teachers/Teacher Assistants in Southington, CT

Summary

Town & Country Early Learning Center is looking for Early Childhood Teachers/Assistant Teachers to join our team of educators working with children birth to 5 years old years old. Applicants must be interested in supporting our mission to provide a nurturing, educational, and secure environment for young children.

Infant/Toddler teachers are responsible for the supervision of up to 8 children ages 6 weeks to 36 months. Teachers work with an assistant teacher.

Preschool teachers are responsible for the supervision of up to 20 children ages 3 to 5 years.

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Using positive discipline techniques to support independence, self-regulation, and social skills
• Supporting children in developing self-help skills
• Record keeping
• Communicating with families
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Maintaining conduct and professionalism
• Maintaining a safe, learning environment
• Creating a curriculum that supports children's growth and development in alignment with the CTELDS
• Assessing children's growth and development in alignment with the CTDOTS
• Maintaining required certifications - CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Background checks, CT Charts-A-Course Registry, current statement of good health, Covid vaccinated
• Demonstrating reliability and punctuality

Requirements

Teachers must be at least 18 years old with at least 12 ECE credits

Teachers working in a NAEYC Accredited center must also have earned a BA/BS in ECE, Child Study, Child Development, or a related field

Evidence of experience working with young children, preferably 3 references

Reliable transportation

Ability to SMILE: Smile, Make others feel special, provide Information, Listen, Engage with children

Benefits

Employees working 35 - 40 hours/week are considered full time after completing a 90-day work test period.

Full time employees are eligible for:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Medical plan
• Education/Training opportunities
• Discounted tuition for an enrolled child
• Employee social events

All employees will have the benefit of a supportive work environment.