Cifc / Early Learning Program

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Early Head Start Teachers to join our Danbury Early Learning Programs team at the Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.

About Our Organization: At CIFC Early Learning Programs, we are committed to delivering high-quality education, childcare, and family services to our Head Start, Early Head Start, and School Readiness eligible families. As part of our care team, you will contribute to promoting a supportive learning environment that prepares the whole family for kindergarten and beyond.

About This Opportunity: As an Infant / Toddler Early Head Start Teacher, you will play a vital role in planning and implementing activities that foster the social, physical, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers aged 6 weeks to 3 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans tailored to the needs of a classroom of 8 infants (2-20 months old) or 8 toddlers (18-36 months old).
• Provide nurturing support to each child alongside a co-teacher, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Benefit from a collaborative support system, including a classroom aid, Family Advocate, curriculum coaches, and a team of service area specialists in early childhood education, social services, behavioral health, disabilities, and health.
• Utilize Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum to document observations and track student progress.
• Enhance language development in infants and toddlers through the use of LENA technology.
• Communicate child routines and updates with parents through Procare Software and Remind messaging.

License/Certification:

• Ability to pass the State of CT Office of Early Childhood Background Check process (BCIS)
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology (Preferred)
• CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education (Required)
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Preferred Qualities:

• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• 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