Trinity College Community Child Center is hiring: Lead Infant Teacher in Hartfor

Summary

Trinity College Community Child Center is seeking a qualified, full-time Infant Teacher to join our dynamic team of Early Childhood Educators. Each classroom has a team of three teachers, one full-time lead Teacher and two full-time Teacher Assistants, working with 8 children to provide a curriculum that both nurtures and stimulates a child's development. We are located on the beautiful Trinity College campus and our children join us from the Trinity community, Hartford, and outlying towns.

Duties

Curriculum and Assessment

• Facilitate and take the lead in developing, completing and submitting weekly developmentally-appropriate Learning Experience Plans
• Ensure children develop sound health and nutritional habits in daily routines through curriculum and modeling.
• Maintain stimulating and safe classroom and playground environments.

Child Interaction/Communication

• Establish a nurturing relationship with each child and serve as a positive role model.
• Address children's behavioral issues in a calm, professional and developmentally appropriate manner using positive guidance and problem solving.

Team Interaction Communication

• Establish and maintain a high functioning classroom team.
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive attitude and establish good working relationships and effective communication with the classroom team, other classroom teams, and with the Administrative Team.

Family Interaction Engagement

• Provide helpful and respectful information about child-specific activities, progress and concerns.

*This is a sample of duties performed. A full job description is provided to candidates prior to first interview

Requirements

Education, Training Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• OEC Ladder level 10+.

Experience

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must have at least one year's experience working with young children.

Employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. An offer is contingent upon proof that the candidate is fully vaccinated.

Nice To Haves

CPR 1st Aid
Medication Administration Epi Pen Certificate

Benefits

• flexible hours
• 45 minute paid lunch break
• teaching team of 3
• medical insurance
• free dental insurance
• optional vision plan
• discounted childcare
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• sick time