Distance Learning and Education Director jobs in New London, CT

Summary

Beach Babies is a family owned and operated learning center where children from ages 6 weeks old through school age and their families are not just customers but are family. Our incredibly loving and nurturing team of teachers are committed to our philosophy that children deserve to feel loved, supported, safe and confident while being appreciated for who they are as individuals. Beach Babies was designed by Allison McCarthy and her husband Mark to be not just a learning center or daycare but a place for children to be able to play and grow and feel part of a community. Allison works on site each day with our team in a very hands on capacity. It is our belief that it?s a good day when a child goes home happy, healthy, maybe a little dirty from playing and knowing they are loved. Beach Babies is currently in the process of becoming accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Working toward this achievement means that Beach Babies is very focused on designing and implementing curriculum that will meet the standards set forth by NAEYC. Our curriculum addresses the development of children in the following domains: social and emotional, physical, language, early literacy, early mathematics, science, technology, creative expression, health and safety, and social studies. Our classrooms include infant, toddler, two year olds, preschool and pre-k.

Duties

� Establishing and enforcing classroom and playground rules.
� Assist children with potty training and potty needs.
� Provide age appropriate tools, resources and materials to use and explore in our Learn Through Play Environment.
� Develop, maintain and nurture relationships with the children, families as well as co-teachers and team.
� Maintain a clean, organized and safe classroom, playground and facility.
� Serve and assist children with parent provided snacks and lunch.
� Assist children with learning to care for their own basic needs such as shoes, coats, etc.
� Adapt lesson plans and activities to meet the interest and abilities of all children in the classroom.
� Attend all staff meetings and complete all professional development and state mandated requirements

Requirements

� Appreciate that the safety and happiness of each child comes before anything while in our care
� Be flexible
� Have reliable transportation
� References related to child care
� Have child care experience, preferably classroom experience.
� Be able to work very closely with and communicate effectively with co-teacher
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Nice To Haves

• Great sense of humor
• Organized
• Someone who takes pride in their classroom
• Knowledge of the CT OEC regulations

Benefits

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Medication Administration Certification
• Health and Safety Certification
• At least 20 hours of professional development annually
• Opportunity to learn and advance within our team
• Childcare discounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation