We are searching for a driven HEAD TEACHER/ TEACHER to join our productive team at Bright Giggles Learning Center LLC in Bridgeport, CT.
Growing your career as a Full Time HEAD TEACHER/ TEACHER is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, creativity and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of HEAD TEACHER/ TEACHER at Bright Giggles Learning Center LLC today!
Summary
Head Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff. Mentor teaching staff and model best childcare. Work to build positive relationships among staff/parents/guardians. Duties 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. 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 and Per-K Program Manager weekly to discuss classroom management. Provide feedback to the Infant,Toddler Per-K Program Manager and Site Director for formal observations of assistant teachers. Participate in ongoing evaluation of children through daily observations, collecting weekly work samples and written assessments. Provide ongoing evaluation as needed to assess the developmental levels of the children. In consultation with the Executive Director, Infant, Toddler Pre-K Program Manager, and Emotional Well-Being Coordinator support referrals for families as needed for evaluation and/or services. Requirements Head Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development. 12 credits in ECE or child development from approved program. CPR certified or ability to complete training. Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English. Excellent organizational skills. Computer literacy. One-Two years of Early Childhood Education experience. Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods and get up again is required. Benefits of working as a HEAD TEACHER/ TEACHER in Bridgeport, CT:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
