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The Malta House Nursery provides daycare for the babies of our resident mothers Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Director of Nursery/Head Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the nursery. This includes scheduling and supervising nursery assistants, planning and implementing the education program for the Nursery, as well as providing care to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the babies who attend the Nursery program. The Director must ensure that the babies and toddlers in the program are cared for in a safe, clean environment in which to play and learn.

The person in this position is responsible for ensuring adequate coverage in the classroom at all times (based on staff-to-child ratio and group size). Additional responsibilities include:

• Supervise staff in educating parents on best practices and recommendations for proper safety and care.
• Supervise staff in maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and traumainformed learning environment.
• Ensure implementation of a daily structured schedule, focused on ageappropriate learning and discovery.
• Maintain complete files and documentation as required.
• Attend necessary professional development trainings and staff meetings, and enable staff to do the same.
• Maintain confidentiality for all persons served.
• Complete other duties as needed.

The Director/Head Teacher must be able to effectively communicate across a range of populations, including with Nursery staff members, Malta House executive staff, and the parents of the babies in the Nursery program. The person in the position must be able to complete reports, using technology to efficiently complete administration tasks; and must be able to conduct presentations for and otherwise communicate effectively with the mothers whose children are cared for in the nursery.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required, with preference for candidates who have a degree in Early Childhood Education Program Administration or Educational Administration. Candidates who have not yet completed their degree must acquire a certain number of credits in early childhood education program administration from an accredited institution of higher education within one (1) year of being hired.

The person in this role must meet the qualifications for State of Connecticut approval as a Head Teacher.

This person must have a minimum of 2 years experience supervising staff and the ability to read, write and understand English. Being bilingual in Spanish and/or French Creole is preferred. Excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills with moderate-to-strong computer knowledge are needed.

Physical requirements of this position include the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, walk (including up and down stairs), stand sit, run and play on the floor, and the ability to stretch/reach, stoop frequently (bending at the waist) and have hand and finger dexterity.

ABOUT MALTA HOUSE

Malta House promotes the dignity of God-given life by providing a nurturing home environment, support services and independent living skills to pregnant and parenting mothers of all faiths and their children.

Mothers at Malta House receive counseling, financial education, and parental development followed by transitional and post-residential support.

Malta House, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.

Malta House, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state fair employment practices and laws.

Malta House, Inc. is a recognized Catholic organization that operates in the Diocese of Bridgeport. As such, Malta House’s policies and practices are consistent with the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.