Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

About This Role

This Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher opportunity at Little Log School House serves Infant / Toddler (0–2) and requires the appropriate professional qualifications. Based in Jewett City, CT, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

What You'll Do

• Protects the safety of all children in the center.
• Directly supervises children at all times.
• Uses positive phrasing with children.
• Communicates frequently with children throughout the day, naming objects, actions, using who, what, when, where, and why, and open-ended questions.
• Exhibits behavior management consistent with The Little Log Schoolhouse philosophy, including reflecting children's feelings, approaching children to speak with them, directing comments toward children's behavior, not at the children themselves, etc.
• Co-plays/interacts with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground.
• Treats each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
• Responds to the individual needs and learning styles of children.

Requirements

• Must meet ECE teacher requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field; experience with at least 12 credits in early childhood. We will consider an Associates in Early Childhood Education if the applicant is willing and able to pursue higher education in accordance with NAEYC, and state guidelines for ECE teachers.
• Takes all required trainings to obtain the position.
• Receives a background check and be fingerprinted within a month.
• Evidence of physical exam, and MMR verification
• Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances, to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, and the use of arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies.

Nice to Have

• Current First-Aid and CPR certification
• MEDICATION TRAINING
• EPI PEN TRAINING

Benefits

• Common Questions
• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• This role requires an associate degree required.
• What does this position pay?
• This Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher role pays $21.50 to $22.50/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.
• Where is Little Log School House located?
• Little Log School House is located at 242 Bitgood Road, Jewett City, CT