Three Little Bears Day Care
Location
Bridgeport, CT | United States
Job description
Summary
Three Little Bears Day Care, LLC is a new daycare that opened end of summer. We are excited to welcome children from our community to a loving, nurturing and educational environment.
Head Teacher will work closely with Center Owner/Director.
Duties Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Supervise children at all times for their safety and the safety of others.
- 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.
- Use Center app (will train) to communicate with parents and share child's work.
- 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.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
- Hold team meetings for planning and reflection.
- Stock the classroom with supplies as needed.
- Keep toys, mats appropriately sanitized, according to CDC and state licensing regulations.
- Attend required meetings, as scheduled
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as Open House, Parents Evening/weekend Events, etc.
- Attend professional development as required.
Requirements A current center-based Child Development Associate Credential issued from the Council for Professional Recognition OR
- Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited higher education institution
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the 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.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (will help certify if don't have)
- Ability to lift 40lbs
- Enjoy working with children
- Flexible schedule
- Team Player
Nice To Haves Head Teacher Certificate
CPR & First Certificate
Care 4 Kids Training
Benefits PTO
Paid National Holidays
Room for advancement to Assistant Director
Job tags
Salary
$36k - $50k
