Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

2 weeks ago

Norwalk, United States Stepping Stones Museum for Children Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

The Early Language and Literacy Initiative (ELLI) is a high-quality interdisciplinary approach to early childhood education. The ELLI Educator will work collaboratively with the innovative ELLI teaching staff and ELLI partners, including Stepping Stones and Literacy How, to ensure quality and comprehensive teaching and learning experiences are consistently provided for children ranging in age from birth to 5. The ELLI Educator facilitates the ELLI teaching approach in a complex, play-based learning environment, embedding early language and literacy within content-rich learning units designed according to guidelines established by ELLI, the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standardsand the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The ELLI Educator will have frequent contact with parents and families.

The ELLI Educator will support one or more sites, including the ELLI Lab School at Stepping Stones, ELLI at Fairfield University and ELLI in Norwalk Public Schools. The ELLI Educator will work with the ELLI Director and support the ELLI Educators.

Duties

  • Responsible for the daily management and operations of the ELLI Classroom in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.
  • Responsible for the supervision of the children at all times while they are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
  • Schedules and conducts meetings throughout the year with designated consultants as established within the consulting agreements.
  • Implements and annually reviews specific written policies, plans and procedures required by applicable statute or regulation, including Professional Development and OEC Registry.
  • Ensure the health and safety of children under their active supervision at all times
  • Possess ability to frequently face deadlines with attention to detail and must complete tasks in a timely manner. Considerable amounts of variable levels of concentration with frequent or constant interruptions. Must be able to handle multi-faceted tasks on a frequent basis.
  • Carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities
  • Provide appropriate referrals for children and family
  • Plan, develop, and implement individual education and action plans when needed
  • Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times
  • Leads the planning and daily implementation of ELLI aligned immersive, experimental and experiential learning opportunities for all children as part of a collaborative teaching team; follows a structured process of programmatic happenings and curriculum; expands and embraces the capabilities of children.
  • Creates and maintains a complex, evolving, engaging learning environment that supports the ELLI experience and encourages further learning and exploration.
  • Works with the Executive Director, ELLI research team and ELLI Teaching Team to implement activities and research, documentation and assessment practices identified through the Research Agenda into daily classroom operations.
  • Exhibits enthusiasm for educational innovation and a commitment to creating a child-centered environment at all times.
  • Engages parents and caregivers in the learning outcomes for their children by welcoming and connecting with each parent through conferences, workshops, parent events and daily interactions; encourages supportive and involved relationships with each parent; provides opportunities that help build skills for parents, caregivers and educators.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development.
  • Carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities
  • Provides appropriate referrals for children and family.
  • Plans, develops, and implements individual education and action plans when needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.


Requirements

Required Education and/or Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or human development or a four (4) year degree in a related field with at least twelve (12) credits in child development or early childhood education.
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience at a licensed child day care center that meets standards comparable to those in Connecticut and/or experience in group care for children ranging in age from birth to 5 years.
  • Must maintain up to date Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED certification along with other required licensing regulations.


Nice To Haves

Minimum Experience/Skills:
  • Combination of education and experience in early childhood programs and/or pre-school setting.
  • Knowledge of language and pre-literacy development.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with staff and community partners.
  • Creative problem-solving skills; proven ability to recommend and implement process improvements and new initiatives; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Sensitive to diversity including individuals with physical challenges or special needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, or comparable standards framework.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office; proven ability to learn new systems and software.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred


Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance. Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Transit.
Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick days

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