Early Childhood - Teacher
Country Kids Play Farm
Brookfield, CT
- $16 to $22 Hourly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
- Full-Time
Job Description
Summary
Come join us! If you are a person who enjoys working with children and have a kind and patient heart, this may be the job for you. We love people who have experience in early childhood education but we also love people who come to us will a willingness to learn.
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and 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 adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Benefits
Summary
Come join us! If you are a person who enjoys working with children and have a kind and patient heart, this may be the job for you. We love people who have experience in early childhood education but we also love people who come to us will a willingness to learn.
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and 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 adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- An understanding of child development.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves
- A CDA, 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or an Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Administration of Medication including Emergency Meds certification
Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick/Personal Time
- Discounted Childcare
- Access to Higher Education Scholarships
- Access to group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Verizon Discount
Address
Country Kids Play Farm
107 Old State Road
Brookfield, CT
06804
USA
Industry
Education
Posted date
1 day ago
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