Head Teacher-Little Learners

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, day to day operations, and safety of center/classroom children. Responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum encouraging self esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child while ensuring that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.  Must have compassion for the needs of children and families from all backgrounds.

Learn, implement and ensure all staff and the center are in compliance with State of CT licensing codes, funding requirements, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and NAEYC standards.  Responsible for ensuring staff files are up to date with physicals, CPR/First Aid, and continuing education.  Head Teachers in collaborative classrooms (HS and LL) will ensure CLASS domains and dimensions are in compliance.  Responsible for administrating the overall operations of the Little Learners Early Education Program and supervision of Little Learners Early Education Program children and staff.  Responsible for all required administrative paperwork for the classrooms.

Pay rates are as follows:

• $21.50 CDA & enrolled in an Associates or Bachelors program
• $22.00 Associates Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE
• $23.00 Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 credits in ECE

TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;

• 403B Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s OR Associate’s degree in ECE or related field with required 12 OEC/ECE credits (Intro to ECE, Child Development, Health, Safety& Nutrition in ECE and Child, Family & Community), or willing to achieve within 2 years of hire to meet licensing requirements.

OR

·         Current center-based Child Development Associate credential (CDA) with 12 ECE credits, and enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field, this must include the required OEC courses (see above); to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

AND

·         Have access to reliable, insured transportation.

·         Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every Thirty-six (36) months for current staff. 

·         Must have or obtain and maintain CT Childcare Pediatric First-Aid, CPR, AED and medication administration certification.

·         Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire the Care 4 Kids Health and Safety Training

·         Have the credentials to obtain a Connecticut Head Teacher License from the Department of Public Health

·         Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50lbs.

·         Minimum of 18 years of age

·         Be able to work 35-37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

·         The TVCCA Little Learners Early Education Program requires staff to be available from 7:00AM – 5:00PM to cover center operational hours on a rotational basis.

·         Continue professional development per funding source requirements.

·         Strong Computer skills and ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and volunteers