Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher/s

About This Role

TLC is looking for a dependable, caring, and fun-loving Infant/Toddler Teacher/s to join our educator community! The lead Infant/Toddler/s Teacher will be responsible for creating learning experiences, goals and objectives, managing the classroom schedule, and working with the support staff to create a positive and loving classroom environment. Our center is a close-knit family, and we are looking to add a dedicated teacher/s to our community. This is a full-time position.

What You'll Do

• Provide a safe and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program for young children.
• Plan and implement learning experiences to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children.
• Follow the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards when planning and assessing with the Connecticut Documentation & Observation for Teaching Systems.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Ensure that children are supervised at all times during indoor and outdoor activities, establish routines, provide positive guidance and observe children and assess progress.
• Communicate with families about their child's development and needs.
• Delegate daily duties and responsibilities to support staff in the classroom.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to support staff.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or related field - Preferred
• CDA Knowledge in child development and early education theories and practices
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Flexibility, compassion, patience and nurturing

Nice to Haves

• Organized
• Energetic
• Flexible schedule

Benefits

• Discounted Child Care
• Health insurance - partial coverage
• Healthtrax Discount