Location
Branford, CT | United States
Job description
Summary
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children?s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and parents in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties � Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
� Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
� Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
� Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
� Ensure a healthy classroom environment ? including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
� Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
Requirements � Preference a minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
� High energy.
� Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
� Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
� A strong understanding of child development.
� Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
� Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves � Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
Certificate of completion for Infant/child Administration of Medication
Benefits Vacation Time
Paid Holidays
Paid bad weather days
Paid Trainings
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