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Lead Teacher
Location:
Stamford, CT
Description:
Summary Instruct and supervise young children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Works toward providing a program to foster children?s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth at all times under the direction of ECE Director and ECE Assistant Director. Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach preferred. Duties Keep track of daily attendance through our Tadpoles system Providing a quality program that takes into consideration the needs of each child and the goals and objectives of the Learning Station, as well as local, state, federal regulations, and Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework/Creative Curriculum Organize and label materials and display students? work in a manner appropriate for their age and perceptual skills. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times . To create and maintain a safe and healthy setting that fosters children?s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respects their dignity and their contributions. To base program practices upon current knowledge in the field of child development and related disciplines and upon particular knowledge of each child Prepare materials and classroom for class activities. Demonstrate activities to children. Teach and reinforce safety measures such as fire drills and lockdown procedures. Establish a safe and orderly classroom that aligns with school policies. Prepare daily snack tray and assist children during clean up time. Assist children in sink and bathroom area. On a changing table, attend to essential changing needs of children that require diapers or pull-ups per CT state regulations. Assist children in changing clothes and drying hair for swim class. Prepare alternate activity in the event that swim class is cancelled. Prepare and assist in the feeding of infants and toddlers. Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual (child, family member, and colleague) Communicate pertinent information with the director obtained through contact with parents and children. Ensure that children?s belongings are removed from cubby and packed into backpack prior to daily dismissal. Attending monthly staff meeting. Prepare activities and projects to be discussed. Prepare a monthly calendar of activities for your class. Contribute ideas for bulletin boards and monthly theme activities. Fulfill requirements by the State of Connecticut to attend continuing education classes including but not limited to professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops and seminars to maintain and improve professional competence. Assess child?s progress and development. Prepare semester progress reports through the Creative Curriculum Program on each child. Schedule parent/teacher conferences. Keep accurate work related professional development, first aid, CPR, medical and EpiPen documentation valid and up to date. Any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate as instructed by the Early Childhood Education Director. Requirements Minimum of eighteen (18) years old. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency certificate or at least five hundred and forty (540) hours documented experience in working with unrelated children of the same age(s) to be served in this program. Associates or Bachelor?s Degree Preferred. Minimum year experience working in classroom setting. Must submit to and pass state background check. Documentation of a physical examination and a negative TINE test, valid within one year of employment is mandatory. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to properly instruct children and maintain a cohesive learning environment. Must be able to visually observe children during active and passive pursuits in order to document behaviors and activities in accordance with state regulations and school policies. Must be willing and able to read aloud age appropriate books and text to classroom children. Knowledge of or ability to learn basic recordkeeping via iPad and technology programs. Capability or ability to learn to assess children, and their development through the Preschool Assessment Framework, and Creative Curriculum. Ability to establish priorities and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work as a team with Director and co-workers. Must be responsive and flexible to the needs of the program. Nice To Haves Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach to learning. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Retirement plan, IC Membership benefits, child care discount
Education/experience:
2 Year Degree, Less Than 1 Year
Company:
The Education Station At The Italian Center Of Stamford
Posted:
May 24 on acquire4hire
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