Toddler/ Pre K Teacher

Bright Giggles Learning Center LLC

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 hours ago
  • Apply easily
SummaryTeacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.
  • Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff.
  • Mentor teaching staff and model best childcare.
  • Work to build positive relationships among staff/parents/guardians.
Duties
  • In coordination with other teachers, plan, supervise and implement infant/toddler curriculum guided by children's interests and developmental needs.
  • Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of all children in the classroom.
  • Maintain the classroom in an organized, clean and appealing fashion, reflective of state's health and safety policy.
  • Communicate with families and other teachers daily and document children's daily progress.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with teachers for the purposes of curriculum planning, student observations, and fostering healthy communication between teachers.
  • Supervise assistant teachers, parents/guardians and volunteers in the class.
  • Provide monthly feedback to director.
  • Participate in ongoing evaluation of children through daily observations, collecting weekly work samples and written assessments.
  • Provide ongoing evaluation as needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
  • In consultation with the Director provide support with referrals for families as needed for evaluation and/or services.
Requirements
  • CPR certified or ability to complete training.
  • Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • 1 years of Early Childhood Education experience.
  • Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
  • Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods and get up again is required.
Nice To Haves
  • CDA
  • Knowledge of Naeyc
Benefits
  • Paid Holidays after 90 days
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid Sick/personal

Bright Giggles Learning Center LLC