Infant Teacher

About the role

We are hiring Immediately Come Join Bright Giggles 3 DBA Little People Learning Center, we are a NAEYC-accredited growing family-owned early learning center in Danbury, CT. We are currently seeking a Infant Lead Teacher to bring their love of children and past experience in early education to our amazing team of kind, nurturing and fun loving staff. We staff our schools with talented teachers who are enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and communication throughout our school, and do our best to provide an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staffs needs.

Schedule

Monday - Friday schedule, no nights or weekends, diverse and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in activities designed to promote intellectual, physical and creative growth.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and co-workers.
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress.
• Maintain the health and safety of all students.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in an infant room in a licensed child care facility.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Available for an 8 hour shift, 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Preferred: AS or BA in ECE or an AS or BA in a related field with 12 ECE credits.
• 12 ECE Credits with a Head Teacher’s certificate.
• CDA.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Skills

• Previous experience in childcare or teaching (a plus).
• Passionate about working with children.
• Ability to build rapport with children and parents.
• Positive and patient demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating and carrying out curriculum.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and education.
• Paid time off.
• Sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Staff professional development.