Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood

Job Description:

VACANCY NOTICE

2024 - 2025 School Year

June 21, 2024

Family Resource Center

Head Teacher/Instructor

12 months; 37.5 hours per week

Position Overview:

The Head Teacher/Instructor is responsible for upholding the philosophy and mission of the Branford Family Resource Center. This position will plan the learning activities for the classroom and connect them to the CT Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Time will be allotted each day in the classroom and out of the classroom for planning purposes.

Supervision received: Receives overall direction from the Director of Early Childhood

Supervision exercised: Supervises the teacher and assistant teachers in the preschool program

Salary Range: $26.50 -$31.00 per hour

Start Date: July 2024

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising designated groups of children

• Plan a preschool curriculum that meets the needs of all children in the program using the CT Early Learning and Development Standards and the Branford Public Schools Pre-K Curriculum

• Complete all required paperwork including: daily child reports, monthly parent newsletters, child assessments, and accident and incident reports

• Meet with families two times per year to develop and implement an education plan for each child

• Share pertinent information with the Director immediately

• Collaborate with Branford's Linda B. Chipkin Early Years Center, attend PPTs, and offer support regarding children who attend both programs for services

• Maintaining the classroom NAEYC portfolio

• Attend conferences and workshops for professional development in ECE

• Other duties, as deemed necessary, by the Director of Early Childhood

Education and Experience:

• Have the ability to be patient, creative, and flexible while working with children and families of diverse backgrounds

• Relate to parents, staff and community in which the children live

• Create an atmosphere that upholds the integrity of the program

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

• Maintain a Head Teacher certification through the State

Start Date: July 2024

Open Until Filled

Interested candidates must complete the application online at

www.branfordschools.org

(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply