Overview

Location: The Right Place (Sigourney Street, Hartford, CT)

Hours Per Week: 40

Scope & Purpose of Position: D evelop and implement the curriculum goals and standards for the classroom and provide mentorship to any additional teachers in the designated classroom. Accountable for the overall classroom quality.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to guidelines and staff responsibilities described in The Salvation Army Employee Manual and The Right Place Staff Handbook.

• Assist teaching staff and families in implementing identified strategies for individualized

• Assist teaching staff in the provision of individualized programming and differentiated instruction.

• Assist with family meetings regarding Intervention Services.

• Create a positive and encouraging diversity climate for ideas, questions , and learning.

• Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming focusing on positive experiences and child outcomes.

• Frequently assess, informally and formally, all aspects of educational programming, including but not limited to classroom environment and management; curricular planning, implementation, and assessment; individualization; family-centered practices; and educational resource provisions (e.g., support professionals, enrichment programming , and field trips).

• Ensure implementation and maintenance of intervention protocols within the classrooms.

• Focus on and understand the creation and orientation of children to an appropriate learning environment, which includes preparing the room; greeting children; engaging children in cooperative learning; and addressing the learners’ social, emotional, and comfort needs.

• Know, articulate , and remain current on best practices in professional development, early childhood education, etc.

• Lead and implement classroom instruction within an assigned classroom .

• Oversee classroom transition processes for all enrolled children and families, including transition into the classroom upon enrollment, transition to and from different classrooms within the program, a nd transition out of the program for exiting children and families.

• Oversee the educational environment and programming .

• Oversees the Program's “response to intervention ,” ensuring successful outcomes for all children and families who experience our programs.

• Promote the importance of a positive behavior support system within the center and the classrooms.

• Provide necessary child and curricular assessment documents and resources.

• Provide necessary curriculum documents and resources.

• Report referrals to Program Director .

• Review, provide feedback , and assess classroom and other educational environments.

• Review, provide feedback , and assist teaching staff in reflecting on curricular, environmental, and child assessments (formal and informal).

• Review, provide feedback , and observe planned experiences for the children.

• Support the development of classroom daily schedules (classroom experiences and staff schedules).

• Understand and be mindful of how personal appearances, dress, body language use, and tone of voice impact the presentation, the environment, and how staff, children , and families engage.

• Work with program teaching staff and administration to ensure adequate supplies, equipment , and resources are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with at least two years of experience, preferably in a Reggio Emilia Inspired Program .

• At least three years of teaching experience in an early childhood education setting .

• Experience in working with diverse cultures.

• Knowledge of State Department of Education educational standards and best practices .

• Must complete KeepSAfe and all other training requirements upon hire.

• Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

  T he Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

• Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)

• Telehealth/online doctor visits

• $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)

• Voluntary life insurance

• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)

• Long-term disability coverage

• Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)

• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care

• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan

• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave

• Eligibility for the federal government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Most importantly – a job with a great purpose!

  Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/

  An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job LocationsUS-CT-Hartford

Job ID 2024-12711

Category Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Type Regular Full-Time