Lead Teacher

Easterseals’ mission is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. Easterseals endeavors to offer services and programs that assist and empower those with disability related needs. We serve children and adults with disabilities as well as their families and caregivers. Our staff work with individuals to help them overcome challenges, achieve personal goals and live to their fullest potential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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  Supervise all classroom and outdoor activities, use positive discipline techniques to ensure the welfare, health and safety of the children
• Greet and address each child by name, treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
• Maintain open lines of communication with families
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum/learning experiences in line with the CT –ELDS and NAEYC Standards
• Maintain an Anecdotal Log for each child which includes observation and assessment
• Plan parent-teacher conferences
• Engage in mealtime activities with the children, record daily attendance and daily lunch counts in accordance with CACFP and center policy
• Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all time
• Maintain a clean environment, classroom and playground which includes storage of materials in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Constructive utilization, training and guidance of support staff (Associate Teachers, Program Assistants, Volunteers)
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, supervision and multi-component meetings
• Attend special events both on-site and off-site, and including after normal hours of operation
• Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings to meet OEC requirements (20 hours per year full-time employee)

• All employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or may apply for a medical or religious exemption.

EXPERIENCE

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  A minimum of two (2) years of early childhood experience strongly preferred.

EDUCATION

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or Bachelor’s Degree in a non-related field including 36 credits in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred or a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field plus 3 years of relevant working experience required. This complies with OEC requirements.

SALARY$18.00-$20.50/hour (DOE)
BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company Match
• Major medical, Dental and vison Plan
• HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)
• EAP Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa.

Flexible Schedule between the hours of 6:15 AM - 5:15 PM
Full-time 30 hours or more