Head Teacher - Groton Little Learners

About This Role

Join the support team at Thames Valley Council for Community Action in Groton, CT as a Head Teacher - Groton Little Learners. This role pays $20 – $22/Hr and requires relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with children for up to 8 hours, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage self-esteem and independence.
• Supervise and evaluate staff, providing coaching, motivation, and development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality and take corrective action when necessary.
• Hire, train, and terminate staff, as approved by management and HR.
• Ensure a stimulating and safe classroom environment and playground area.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, and the community.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and data, including lesson plans, child observations, and family conferences.
• Develop and implement a curriculum that meets the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including NAEYC standards.
• Participate in professional development and training to improve skills and knowledge.
• Adhere to TVCCA policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education
• OR Associate's Degree in ECE or related field with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education
• Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, and infant and child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every twenty-four (24) months for current staff.
• Provide a written report of negative tuberculin test completed within twelve (12) months prior to the date of employment, or for a known prior reactor, no evidence of active tuberculosis on a chest x-ray.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50lbs.
• Have the credentials to obtain a Connecticut Head Teacher License from the Department of Public Health.
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Be able to work 35-37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
• The TVCCA Little Learners Early Education Program requires staff to be available from 7:00AM - 5:00PM to cover center operational hours on a rotational basis.
• Continue professional development per funding source requirements.
• Strong Computer and ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and volunteers

Benefits

About Thames Valley Council for Community Action
TVCCA provides services and partners with other organizations to address the social determinants of health housing, food security, employment needs, education, and basic needs of lowincome and vulnerable households in Eastern Connecticut, with a focus on building the community's self-sufficiency and resiliency.

Common Questions

• What is the education required for this position?
• This Head Teacher - Groton Little Learners role requires a Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education OR an Associate's Degree in ECE or related field with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• What does this position pay?
• This Head Teacher - Groton Little Learners role pays $20 to $22/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.