• Hamden, Connecticut
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Description

    Position at Alphabet Academy

    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: $17-18 per hour, based on education and experience
     
    Alphabet Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
     
     
     
     
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHamden, Connecticut

    Skills

    • Child Developmentunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
    • Gardeningunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Reggio Emilia Approachunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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