Early Childhood Educator
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Position: Early Childhood Educator
Department: Cynthia White Childrens Center (CWCC)
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Job Status: Full-Time Benefit Eligible Academic Year Staff
Designation: Staff 1.0 FTE
Reports to: Director of The Cynthia White Childrens Center
Schedule: Center Hours - 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Possible Saturday a.m. intermittent scheduling needs
ABOUT THE CYNTHIA WHITE CHILDRENS CENTER (CWCC)
Inspired by current research in childcare practices this childcare center embraces a philosophy rooted in child-centered play-based learning within a nurturing and stimulating environment. CWCC emphasizes a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters cognitive social emotional and physical growth through hands-on experiences observation and individualized attention. It promotes a collaborative approach valuing partnerships with families and continuous professional development for staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a passionate dedicated and qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team. Under the guidance of the Center Director and Lead Teachers this role is responsible for providing high-quality care and educational experiences for children in a safe healthy and engaging environment. The Early Childhood Educator will implement a curriculum aligned with Connecticut Early Learning Developmental Standards (CTELDS) focusing on fostering each childs unique developmental needs and promoting a love for learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Curriculum Implementation & Child Development:
- Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and lessons based on the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
- Facilitate play-based learning experiences that encourage exploration problem-solving and creativity.
- Establish and maintain a positive and consistent classroom routine.
- Guide children in developing self-regulation social skills and positive peer interactions.
- Create an inviting and stimulating physical environment that supports learning and play.
- Contribute to ongoing assessments and maintain accurate records. Using observations to inform curriculum planning and individualized support.
- Adapt activities to meet the individual needs interests and abilities of all children including those with special needs.
- Observe and document childrens progress behaviors and developmental milestones.
- Ensure the constant supervision and safety of all children in the classroom on the playground and during all activities.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe learning environment adhering to all licensing regulations and center policies.
- Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
Family Partnership & Communication:
- Maintain open and respectful communication with parents/guardians regarding their childs daily activities progress and any concerns.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences and family engagement events.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all families.
Professionalism & Collaboration:
- Collaborate effectively with co-workers supervisors and other professionals in a kind and respectful manner.
- Participate in staff meetings training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Adhere to professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the director or assistant director to support the overall operations of CWCC.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a closely related field is required.
- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with young children (infant/toddler preschool) in a licensed childcare setting.
- Experience with play-based child-centered curriculum models is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education and ability to create a nurturing supportive and stimulating environment for children.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Patience flexibility creativity and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a kind and respectful manner.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications for online training Zoom conferences record-keeping lesson planning classroom organization and communication.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
- Patience and physical stamina are required.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk run (when needed to supervise children) stand sit (in small chairs) squat reach talk and hear.
- Must be able to occasionally climb or balance stoop kneel crouch crawl walk run speak and hear.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 20-25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 35-50 pounds carrying children.
- Must be able to push a stroller and take long walks.
- Must be able to remain patient and effective with frequent interruptions.
- The Hotchkiss School is a tobacco-free environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal-opportunity employerand is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment hiring assignment terms and conditions of employment compensation benefits training promotion transfer discipline and termination).
In accordance with applicable law the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age ancestry color genetic information learning disability marital status past or present history of mental disability national origin physical disability race religious creed sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Employment Type
Full-Time
