Lead Toddler Teacher

What You'll Do

• Be a part of a consistent Team
• Staffing — Classrooms are staffed with 3 teachers at all times, supporting collaborative planning and shared responsibility for children's care and education.
• Lead a toddler classroom by creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that support language, literacy, social-emotional development, and early STEAM learning.
• Build warm, responsive relationships with children and families.
• Supervise and support classroom team members while modeling positive teaching practices.
• Partner with families through daily communication, conferences, workshops, and family events.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Observe and document children's growth and development.
• Collaborate with teaching team members to implement ELLI's curriculum and approach.
• Support classroom routines including meals, diapering, toileting, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Ensure compliance with NAEYC standards and Connecticut licensing regulations.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 12 credits in Child Development or Early Childhood Education identified by OEC
• Minimum one (1) year of professional childcare or classroom experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring classroom staff
• Knowledge of Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS)
• Experience working with toddlers in a group setting
• Strong communication and family engagement skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English