Child Development Teacher
5 days ago
Waterbury
Job DescriptionAbout CT StateConnecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position DetailsPosted: March 12, 2026 Level: Community College Professional 17, 10-month, tenure track position Employment Type: Standard Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Anticipated Start Date: Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708 Laboratory School (Preschool aged (3 – 5 years old) Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026Position Summary Individual colleges within the Community College system provide child development centers, offering childcare, child development, nutrition and related services for the children of students, staff and citizens of communities in their respective service areas. The colleges also offer academic programs in early childhood education. The child development centers provide the collateral function of serving as laboratories for practical experience by early childhood education students. The Child Development Teacher plans and carries out learning activities for children in a college child development center as well as assisting early childhood education students of the Community College in gaining practical teaching experience as part of their curriculum. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Director of Child Development Center or other administrator, the Child Development Teacher is accountable for contributing to the development and care of children enrolled in the College's Child Laboratory School through effective performance in these essential functional areas: Key responsibilities include: • Teaching the Laboratory School children., • Accountable for providing age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for assigned children in the College’s Laboratory School, • Overseeing student teachers’ academic lab experience., • Accountable for contributing to the practical experience of the College’s early childhood education students., • Parent communications., • Accountable for communicating with parents about their children’s progress as well as about the services of the Laboratory School, • Participating in Center administration., • Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies, • Service on assigned committees and task forces Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Early childhood education, • Child development and learning principles and applications, • Childcare administration, • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Special Requirements:, • Hold a valid First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certificates approved by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Division of Licensing; Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Health & Safety Training, Mandated Reporter Training., • Incumbents must be fingerprinted through the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and approved to work in a childcare setting.Preferred Qualifications, • Current or previous experience with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards and the Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching Systems., • Current or previous working experience contributing to the NAEYC Accreditation process., • Current or previous working experience maintaining the State of Connecticut Early Childhood Education licensing regulations for child care centers., • Current or previous experience with mentoring or training adult learners in laboratory school and/or with preservice teachers., • In-depth working knowledge and/or experience implementing the Reggio Emilia Approach., • Two (2) or more years of experience teaching preschool aged children., • Demonstrated experience communicating speaking, reading, and writing with students, caregivers, and staff in Spanish and/or Albanian., • Demonstrated working experience utilizing and evaluating classroom and behavior management strategies (e.g., Pyramid Model, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, etc.).Salary and Benefits, • Salary range; $57,188-$61,026 approximate annual, • Generous leave policies, • Multiple retirement plan options, • Comprehensive health insurance choices, • Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection, • A cover letter Important Notes: • Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered, • Links to external resume sites are not accepted, • CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection. Background Screening Employment offers are contingent upon: • Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or . CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Powered by JazzHR mKcuEr8Tn1