POSITION SUMMARY Do you possess the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children and relate to other adults? Help students reach their full potential and become part of a supportive work environment. Opportunities are available to purse higher education degree and position advancement. The teacher puts into practice the curricular goals and benchmarks in the classroom. They ensure the safety, development and school readiness of each individual child. The teacher will communicate and collaborate with families, staff and other professionals. They will participate in workshops and conferences to strengthen knowledge and skills. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide supervision guidance and support to children and assistant teachers • Create and implement weekly learning experience plans • Complete weekly and routine observations on classroom environment, implementation checklists, and adjustments to lesson plans • Promote the health, safety and well being of students through a consistent schedule • Perform routine observations and assessments of children • Complete daily reports as needed • Maintain regular communication and collaboration with families, staff and other professionals • Participate in parent teacher conferences • Participate in ongoing continuing education • Support social/emotional development of children • Model best practices for assistant teachers • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and 12 credits • AA/AS preferred • Willingness to participate in higher education for completion of Bachelor's Degree REQUIRED • Ensure compliance with NAEYC, state, local, and agency policies, regulations and procedures including maintaining classroom ratios EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including: For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp. For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including 14 holidays, vacation and sick time. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employees and their immediate family members Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.