Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood

Connecticut REAP • Hartford, CT

42d

About The Position

The Early Head Start Teacher provides directs activities within the classroom setting, including developmentally appropriate curriculum implementation, lesson preparation, student supervision, individual or small group instruction, maintaining the classroom environment, and documenting student progress to ensure effective learning for all students; key responsibilities include preparing materials, implementing lessons with students, managing classroom behavior, and communicating with parents regarding student progress.

Requirements

• Infant & Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate).
• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education, and two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Curriculum, CT Early Learning and Development Standards, CT Preschool Assessment Framework, Head Start Performance Standards, and OEC Regulations.
• Statute19a-79-4a of the CT licensing standards states "A designated head teacher shall submit to the department written verification of being twenty (20) years of age or older…", and "A second program staff person who works under the supervision of the head teacher shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older…"

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, organizing, and implementation of instructional services for children aged six weeks to three years old, including small and large group instruction, indoor and outdoor gross motor, mealtime, and nap.
• Develop and implement approved weekly lesson plans; individualize educational plans for children as needed.
• Serve as the primary provider for a group of 4 children; prepare child development materials, and arrange a physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
• Lead the classroom team in preparing and implementing a safe and healthy learning environment that supports and challenges each child's development; assist in sanitizing and cleaning the classroom daily.
• Build positive social skills, maintaining appropriate and positive voice tone with children in the classroom.
• Promote children's self-help skills, including dressing, toileting, diapering, handwashing, teeth brushing, and communicating needs.
• Aid in receptive and expressive language development, making extensive use of open-ended questions and frequently writing down/reading back children's own words.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs