Infants/Toddlers Teacher
hace 11 días
Stamford
Job Description Summary Job descriptionResponsibilities: • Provide a nurturing, educational and child centered classroom, • Follow the Policies and Procedures set out by the Program, • Prepare daily reports on children, communicate with parents when necessary and attend monthly staff meeting, • Attend: professional development training as specific, • Implement daily, weekly, and monthly curriculum and observation/evaluation of the children program, • Conduct parent-teacher conferences, • Working knowledge and experience with implementation of the Early Learning Development Guidelines, • Knowledgeable on the CT Department of Public Health Child Care Regulations, • NoJob Type: Full-time Pay: $18 - $20 per hour Expected hours: No less than 35 per week Schedule: • 10 hour shift, • 8 hour shift, • Day shift, • Monday to FridayAbility to Commute: Duties Curriculum and Instruction • Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with CT ELDS, • Utilize DOTS for ongoing assessment and documentation of children's development, • Create lesson plans incorporating multiple teaching methods and experiential learning, • Modify teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs, • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, • Lead activities promoting physical, mental, and social development through games, arts, music, storytelling, and field trips, • Support emerging literacy through regular reading activities and language development, • Foster development of basic skills including color, shape, number, and letter recognitionClassroom Management, • Create and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment, • Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play and motor skill development, • Establish and enforce consistent rules and procedures for maintaining positive behavior, • Prepare and organize age-appropriate materials and equipment, • Supervise and support teacher assistants and volunteers, • Maintain proper inventory of classroom supplies and materialsAssessment and Documentation, • Implement DOTS assessment system to track student progress, • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by state regulations, • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, • Prepare regular progress reports and documentation, • Identify children showing signs of developmental concerns and implement appropriate interventionsFamily and Professional Collaboration, • Communicate regularly with families regarding child progress and development, • Partner with families to support children's learning and development, • Collaborate with teaching team and specialists to support children with special needs, • Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities, • Contribute to program development and evaluation, • Maintain professional competence through ongoing trainingHealth and Safety, • Compliance with all health and safety regulations, • Support children's development of self-help skills and personal hygiene, • Follow proper procedures for meals and snacks, • Maintain clean and sanitized learning environments, • Implement proper health and safety protocols Requirements Minimum: High School diploma -Two years' experience Nice To Haves • Children's educational software, • Desktop computers, • Procare software, • Educational board games, • Google Workspace, • Microsoft Office, • Microsoft Word, • High energy., • Ability to work well with others., • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills., • An understanding of child development., • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills., • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification., • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.Benefits Benefits Available upon qualification.