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Location

Hamden, Connecticut

Salary

$21 - $23 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher will nurture infants and toddlers using a Reggio-inspired approach to foster growth and healthy attachments. They are responsible for creating engaging classrooms and maintaining strong trusting relationships with children and their families.

Requirements summary

Candidates should possess a degree in early childhood education or a related field and have knowledge of Reggio Emilia and RIE approaches. Exceptional communication skills and an enthusiasm for outdoor, nature-based learning are highly desired.

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Job description

  • We are a forward-thinking, Reggio-inspired early learning center.
  • We are seeking inspired and enthusiastic individuals to join our talented, dynamic staff as infant/toddler specialists.
  • Alphabet Academy / The Nest are family-centered and forward-thinking early learning centers with a Reggio Emilia-based approach to childhood learning, activity, and play.
  • Our teachers work together to proudly nurture curious and joyful children, provide kind and gentle attention, and foster engaging and creative classrooms.
  • Candidates must be passionate about infants and toddlers and committed to working in the field of early childhood education.
  • The ideal candidate will be eager to support colleagues as they build trusting relationships that encourage each child's growth, development, and healthy attachments.
  • Our teachers and staff value relationships with children's families, supporting them as they balance the demands of careers and family.
  • Alphabet Academy / The Nest is excited to mentor, learn from, and partner with like-minded professionals who have diverse backgrounds, experiences and learning styles.
  • We are looking for individuals who will quickly learn the expectations, curriculum and culture of the school.
  • The ideal candidate would demonstrate: intentional teaching practices that are grounded in the Reggio Emilia approach a gentle, warm, creative demeanor a working knowledge of the RIE approach to infant/toddler care an associate/bachelors or master's degree in early childhood education/development or related field (varies depending on position.) enthusiasm for being outdoors in all types of weather Our success is rooted in developing a strong home-school connection with our families.
  • We are seeking individuals with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, because at the heart of a child's success is a well-rounded, trusting relationship.
  • Enthusiasm about nature-based learning, including farm-to-table gardening, is a plus.
  • Job Type: Full-time Full-Time Benefits: · 401(k) with company match · Health, dental and vision insurance · Paid time off · Tuition reimbursement · Childcare discount Compensation: $20.35-$22.35 per hour, based on education and experience Alphabet Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Compensation is commensurate with experience. #PECEPEDU1

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Childcare Discount