Early Childhood/ Preschool Lead Teacher
Hamden Early Learning Program
Hamden, CT
Early Childhood/ Preschool Lead Teacher
Hamden Early Learning Program
Hamden, CT
- Full-Time
Job Description
Summary
The Lead Teacher works in collaboration with the classroom teaching team, education coordinator and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Lead observes and documents children’s interest and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Must be able to clear background check, fingerprinting and pass a health screening.
Benefits
full time, non- union position.
Summary
The Lead Teacher works in collaboration with the classroom teaching team, education coordinator and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Lead observes and documents children’s interest and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties
- Work in collaboration with other classroom teachers to provide a quality developmentally appropriate program for 3 and 4 year-old children
- Conduct assessment of child progress and facilitate parent conferences
- Co-create weekly lesson plans using the SDE Learning Plan
- Maintain clear open communication with all staff, administrator and parents.
Requirements
- BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Study or Human Growth and Development
- Demonstrated knowledge developmentally appropriate early childhood practices.
- Excellent oral and communication skills
- Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse population.
- Able to address the needs of the program as they arise.
- Familiarity with NAEYC Standards, School Readiness program requirements
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Nice To Haves
Must be able to clear background check, fingerprinting and pass a health screening.
Benefits
full time, non- union position.
Address
Hamden Early Learning Program
53 Hillfield Rd
Hamden, CT
06518
USA
Industry
Education
Posted date
24 days ago
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