CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Location
Norwalk, Connecticut
Salary
$18 - $22 / HOUR
Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing weekly lesson plans to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers. They work alongside a co-teacher to provide high-quality care and document child progress using specialized software.
Candidates must hold a CDA Certification or have 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education. A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Psychology is preferred, along with one year of relevant experience.
Description Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks full-time, full-year Early Head Start Teachers in our Danbury Early Learning Programs.
At CIFC Early Learning Programs we are committed to providing quality education, childcare, and family curriculum to our Head Start, Early Head Start, and School Readiness eligible families. All employees of CIFC Early Learning Programs are part of the classroom's care team and contribute to promoting the highest quality of child and family curriculum to prepare the whole family for kindergarten and beyond.
Infant / Toddler Early Head Start Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks – 3 yrs).
Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers are responsible for weekly lesson plans for a classroom of 8 infants (2 - 20 months old) or 8 toddlers (18 - 36 months old). Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers support their 8 students along side a co-teacher. Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers receive support for their students and families from a classroom aid and a Family Advocate. All Teachers and classrooms receive curriculum support and coaching from education coaches. Program supports are offered through a team of service area specialists including areas of specialty include early childhood education, social services, behavioral health, disabilities, and health. Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers document observations in Teaching Strategies Gold to with Creative Curriculum. Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers qualitatively enhance language development of infants and toddlers through the use of LENA (Language ENvironment Analysis) technology. Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers communicate child routines with parents through Procare Software and Remind messaging.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
License/Certification: CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education (Required) Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology (Preferred) Ability to pass the State of CT Office of Early Childhood Background Check process (BCIS) Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.
Student Loan Forgiveness approved site through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Healthcare covered by the employer at 75% with additional buy-up options Paid time off & 13 Paid Holidays Professional development assistance Employer retirement contributions Tuition and Licensure Reimbursements Dependent care savings Ancillary suite of fringe benefit offerings
Market context
Toddler Teacher roles in Connecticut are often competitive because centers look for candidates who can balance classroom care, early learning routines, and family communication. Employers commonly prioritize a high school diploma or GED, early childhood coursework, prior teaching experience, and CPR/First Aid certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight infant/toddler experience and any child-safety credentials.
Salary benchmark
$46,713 avg / yr
Typical range: $36,400–$48,880 based on 300 active listings in Connecticut