• Early Childhood Teacher

    Connecticut College (New London, CT)


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    Position Information

    Position Title Early Childhood Teacher

     

    Department Children's Program -Group

     

    Pay Type Exempt

     

    Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time

     

    Hours Per Week 37.5

     

    Number of weeks 42 weeks per year

     

    other - # of weeks 42

     

    Benefits Eligible Full Benefits

     

    Geographical Regional

     

    Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement Yes

     

    Work Schedule

    Job Description

    General Scope of Duties

    The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. This role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, and building strong partnerships with families to support each child’s development.

     

    General Duties and Responsibilities

     

    Duties in relationship to individual children and in groups

     

    + plan short and long-term goals and objectives in all developmental areas

    + plan and implement educational program that focuses on the developmental needs of the children

    + keep attendance and daily records, plan appropriate snacks and write

    + annual (nursery school) or bi-annual (special ed) reports

    + evaluate children using observational and standardized means as appropriate

    + participate in planning for future placement of children with team

    + maintain safe and organized physical environment for children

    + collect appropriate data for research projects as required

    2. Duties in relationship to other staff

    + supervise and evaluate aides

    + co-ordinate appropriate case management with other professional team members

    + communicate effectively with team members

    + maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers

    + attend all staff meetings

    + maintain positive professional work environment

    + attend in-service meetings as appropriate

    3. Duties in relationship to parent

    + maintain regular contact with parents

    + work to enhance parental skills and understanding of their child’s development

    + conduct home visits as appropriate

    + participate in parent social and educational functions

    + conduct bi-annual formal parent conferences (December and May – special ed;

    + November and May – nursery school)

    4. Duties in relationship to school systems and support agencies

    + attend Planning and Placement Team meetings as appropriate and case management meetings

    + make recommendations for future placements when appropriate

    5. Duties in relationship to college students

    + supervise and evaluate practicum participants

    + provide feedback to administration and students concerning practicum and written assignments

    Education and Skills

    Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field and Connecticut State Teacher Education Certification required; Master’s Degree preferred. Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood. Min. of one year working with young children required.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Physical Demands

     

    Driving Required No

     

    Salary Range $46,200

    Note

    Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

     

    Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Open Date 07/21/2025

     

    Applications accepted through

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

     

    Documents needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter

     

    Optional Documents

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    + Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?

    + Yes

    + No

    + Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?

    + Yes

    + No