Toddler Tearcher

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) is currently seeking dedicated and passionate full-time, full-year Early Head Start Teachers to join our team at Danbury Early Learning Programs.

About Our Mission: We're committed to delivering high-quality education, childcare, and family support to families in our community. As part of our team, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative and supportive care team that works together to provide a nurturing environment for our children and families to thrive.

About This Role: As an Infant / Toddler Early Head Start Teacher, you'll play a vital role in creating engaging and stimulating activities that promote the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of our infants and toddlers, aged 6 weeks to 3 years.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans tailored to the needs of a classroom of 8 infants (2-20 months old) or 8 toddlers (18-36 months old).
• Collaborate with a co-teacher to support the learning and development of each student.
• Receive comprehensive support for students and families from a classroom aid and Family Advocate.
• Stay up-to-date with curriculum support and coaching from education coaches, enhancing the learning experience for both students and staff.
• Leverage the expertise of a dedicated team of service area specialists, including early childhood education, social services, behavioral health, disabilities, and health.
• Utilize Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum to document observations and track student progress.
• Enhance language development through the application of LENA technology.
• Maintain open communication with parents through Procare Software and Remind messaging.

License/Certification:

• Ability to pass the State of CT Office of Early Childhood Background Check process (BCIS)
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology (Preferred)
• CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education (Required)
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Student Loan Forgiveness approved site through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Healthcare covered by the employer at 75% with additional buy-up options
• Paid time off & 13 Paid Holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Employer retirement contributions
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursements
• Dependent care savings
• Ancillary suite of fringe benefit offerings