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Head Teacher, Infant and Toddler Classroom
Location:
New Haven, CT
Description:
Summary The Infant/Toddler Head Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and management of the children and classroom. The Head Teacher will implement the mission of Friends Center by providing high-quality childcare reflecting the Quaker values of simplicity, peaceful resolution of conflicts, integrity, community, equity and stewardship. Duties Teaching: In coordination with other teachers, plan, supervise and implement infant/toddler curriculum reflective of Quaker values and guided by children's interests and developmental needs. Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of all children in the classroom. Provide materials for children that are reflective of Friends Center values. Maintain the classroom in an organized, clean and appealing fashion, reflective of Friends Center values and based on developmental needs and interests of the children. Modeling: Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff. Mentor teaching staff and model best childcare and classroom practices for parent cooperative volunteers. Work to build positive relationships among staff/parents/guardians/volunteers. Supervision: 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. Meet with Infant-Toddler Program Manager weekly to discuss classroom management. Provide feedback to the Infant-Toddler Program Manager and Site Director for formal observations of assistant teachers. Assessment: Participate in ongoing evaluation of children through daily observations, collecting weekly work samples and written assessments. Conference with families bi-annually, or as needed, and develop goals for each child with the family. Provide ongoing evaluation as needed to assess the developmental levels of the children. In consultation with the Executive Director, Infant-Toddler Program Manager, and Emotional Well-Being Coordinator support referrals for families as needed for evaluation and/or services. Professional Development: Attend all staff meetings. Maintain required continuing education hours and provide documentation of such. Maintain knowledge of current theory and best practices. Participate in all required early childhood meetings, conferences and/or events. Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development and/or Education. CPR certified or ability to complete training. Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English. Excellent organizational skills. Computer literacy. Two years of Early Childhood Education experience. Cultural sensitivity and proven ability to work with a diverse population. Experience working in a cooperative model a plus. Fluency in Spanish or other second language preferred. Physical Requirements: Vision and hearing must be within normal range so as to be able to provide sight and sound supervision. 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 Fluency in Spanish Benefits Benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance and PTO. Friends Center also has a staff support program which can include tuition reimbursement and mentoring.
Education/experience:
4 Year Degree, 2 To 5 Years
Company:
Friends Center For Children
Industry:
Education & Training
Posted:
June 26 on acquire4hire
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Head Teacher, Infant and Toddler Classroom is a Teaching Teacher Job at Friends Center for Children located in New Haven CT. Find other listings like Head Teacher, Infant and Toddler Classroom by searching Oodle for Teaching Teacher Jobs.
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