SUMMARY

Date of Availability: 02/03/2025
LEARN, southeastern Connecticut’s Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for a full-time Early Childhood Education (ECE) Head Teacher opening at Creating Connections Early Learning Center in Waterford, Connecticut.

EDUCATION

• Current ECE certification/Special Education or ECTC (Early Childhood Teacher Credential) Bachelor level only; traditional college route or IRR (Individual Review Route) or bachelor?s degree specifically in ECE.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen Certificate.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional childcare experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL / HEALTH / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must clear a full background check and must pass health screening.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
  This position will remain open until December 13, 2024, or until a qualified candidate accepts an offer of employment. LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer

GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The ECE Head Teacher is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a program that supports the physical, emotional, social, and educational development of children aged six weeks to three years. This role ensures adherence to Center policies, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Education regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards, and the NAEYC Code of Ethics.