Head Teacher-Little Learners-Preschool-Taftville
About The Position
The Head Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, day-to-day operations, and safety of children in the center and classroom. The role develops and implements age-appropriate curriculum that supports each child’s self-esteem, independence, and social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs, integrating health, safety, and nutritional education into curriculum planning. The Head Teacher keeps the classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly, and is expected to show compassion for children and families from all backgrounds. The position administers the overall operations of the Little Learners Early Education Program and supervises program children and staff. The Head Teacher ensures that the center and staff comply with Connecticut licensing codes, funding requirements, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and NAEYC standards. Responsibilities also include keeping staff files current with physicals, CPR/First Aid certifications, and continuing education; ensuring CLASS domains and dimensions are met in collaborative Head Start and Little Learners classrooms; and completing required classroom administrative paperwork. Positions are available in Groton, Taftville, and New London.
Requirements
- Compassion for the needs of children and families from all backgrounds.
- One of the listed qualification/pay categories: CDA and enrollment in an associate’s or bachelor’s program; an associate degree in ECE or a relevant field with 12 ECE credits; or a bachelor’s degree in ECE or a relevant field with 12 ECE credits.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and supervision for children and oversee day-to-day classroom operations and safety.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that supports children’s self-esteem, independence, and social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
- Integrate health, safety, and nutritional education into curriculum planning.
- Keep the classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
- Learn, implement, and ensure compliance with Connecticut licensing codes, funding requirements, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and NAEYC standards.
- Ensure staff files are up to date with physicals, CPR/First Aid, and continuing education documentation.
- Ensure CLASS domains and dimensions are in compliance in collaborative Head Start and Little Learners classrooms.
- Administer overall Little Learners Early Education Program operations and supervise program children and staff.
- Complete required administrative paperwork for the classrooms.
Benefits
- 403B retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death benefits
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
