Job Description
Summary As a member of the YWCA New Britain, and the Childcare team, the Teacher will collaboratively lead and work with their teaching team by participating in the planning and implementation of a program that provides a safe and healthy, rich learning environment supporting children who have experienced trauma. The teacher will use specialized training/knowledge to ensure the classroom follows best practice and meets the needs of children who have faced trauma.
Duties Ensure that accurate records of children’s attendance and monthly reports required for the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Attendance Initiative are kept. Provide appropriate communication with children, parents, staff, and volunteers by emphasizing the importance of communication, as well as displaying a general knowledge of the YWCA programs and making referrals appropriately. Provide a positive role model for children, parents, and co-workers. Become familiar with the State of CT Child Care Licensing Regulations, Early Start CT requirements and NAEYC Accreditation standards. Observes and documents children’s developmental milestones for assessment. Participate in program and/or community family/child events. Teachers work with linguistically and culturally diverse populations and classroom environments are representative of that diversity.
Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child study, or a bachelor’s degree with the completion of a minimum of 12 credits in Early Childhood Education. Must meet qualifications set by the CT Office of Early Childhood and be considered a Qualified Staff Member (QSM).
Minimum two years of experience in a NAEYC accredited preschool program and proven leadership skills preferred.
Age Requirements: Must be at least 19 years of age or older.
· Current medical report signed by a physician is required at time of employment and every two years thereafter.
· PPD Tuberculin test, STU Mantoux method or chest X-ray is required at time of employment.
· Two written references on file.
· Required State Police/State Department of Children and Families background check conducted with satisfactory results.
· Current American Red Cross certification in Infant and Child First Aid and CPR. Medication/Epi-pen certification and other requirements required for position.
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Nice To Haves Obtain and maintain a ‘V’ endorsement public service license from the DMV and have a clean driving history.
Attained or willing to attain within the first year of employment a Level 2 endorsement through Connecticut Infant mental Health Association.
Benefits Full time benefits include healthcare benefit package.
PTO and family leave time.
Retirement fund participation after 2 years of employment.
On-site fitness
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