Early Learning Center Teacher

Vacancy is in the Division for Young Children of the Department for Families, Children, Youth and Recreation. Under supervision, provides developmentally appropriate care, supervision, and lesson plans to meet the personal, social, cognitive, creative expression, and physical needs of infants through pre-school age children in accordance with State guidelines.

Assumes responsibility for the safety of children, maintains a safe environment, and responds to emergencies. Develops and implements age-appropriate curriculum and effective research-based instructional practices.  Assists children in activities such as toiletry, personal hygiene, lunch, and rest time.

 Reports to Senior Early Learning Teacher and documents any problems or unusual behaviors of children. Accurately prepares and maintains records on children and related reports, including developmental records, screenings, observations, assessments, individualized lesson plans, daily health checklist, feedings, daily activity logs for parents and other documentation as may be required. Communicates appropriately with parents and staff on children's learning progress, and participates in staff meetings, parent conferences, and training programs.

May supervise staff and monitor children in absence of Senior Early Learning Teacher. Performs related work as required.

This is a 1716 position.  The hours for this position are 40 per week.

This is a grant -funded position renewable on an annual basis. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding.

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, a performance test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position.

The examination is designed to measure knowledge of early childhood development, theories, and techniques for children six weeks to six years old; Knowledge of principles of observation, assessment, planning and implementing instructions for young children on individual and classroom levels. Knowledge of health, hygiene, and safety precautions to be taken in dealing with children; Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all teachers, parents, and volunteers in planning and implementing activities for the classroom; Ability to promote high order thinking skills in children. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Early Learning Education, OR currently possesses a teacher certification in Early Childhood Education.

In lieu of any of the above, we will consider applicants who possess the following:

• Child Development Associate Degree and 12 Early Childhood Education credits.

• Associate's Degree and at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.

• Bachelor's degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education. Individuals who have a BA degree plus 12 or more credits in Early Childhood Education in the Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry as of June 30, 2015 are grandfathered as meeting the state requirement.

• Associate's Degree and was working in a Connecticut Administered State Funded Early Learning Program since 1995 and was grandfathered on June 30, 2015 as meeting the BA requirement.

Please note that any individual(s) who are hired and who do not possess a Bachelor's Degree at the time of hire must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education no later than June 30, 2025.

Individuals who possess an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or possess an Early Childhood Teacher Credential must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education no later than June 30, 2029.

A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO OUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY, INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION.

APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, fingerprinting, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve six (6) months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

NOTE: ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

IN ADDITION TO CHECKING YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, located on the www.hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/HR page along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.