Infant Teacher

About This Role

UConn Health is a top-rated organization that values excellence, teamwork, leadership, and innovation. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Childcare Teacher to join our award-winning Creative Child Center. If you have a background in early childhood education and a commitment to the well-being of children and families, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and the ability to create a stimulating and supportive environment for our young learners.

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment by implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices.
• Social and emotional development: Supporting the social and emotional development of our children through positive guidance and relationship-building.
• Communication: Maintaining open communication with families through regular updates and involvement in their child's learning journey.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with colleagues to ensure a well-run and purposeful program that meets the needs of our children and families.

Requirements

• Required Education and Training:
• Associates or Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, Education or Child Development
• Must have experience in a childcare center with ages 6 weeks to 3 years
• Must complete and maintain First Aid certifications and medication training and be responsible for obtaining state licensing required continuing education units.
• Required to complete and maintain CPR certification.
• In compliance with NAEYC guidelines, must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Nice to Have:
• A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited child care program, particularly with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Knowledge of and experience with CT ELDS, DOTS, and NAEYC standards and criteria.
• Experience independently implementing curriculum and promoting a child-centered approach.

Benefits

We are dedicated to creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for our children and families. If you share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality care, we want to hear from you.

Common Questions

• What is the education required for this position?

At least an associate degree is required

• What does this position pay?

This Infant Teacher role pays $49,525/Yr.

• Is this full-time or part-time?

This job is Full Time.

• Where is Creative Child Center located?

Creative Child Center is located at 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT

Pay

This position pays $49,525/Yr.

Schedule

The schedule is from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a 60-minute unpaid break.