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Employer Name: Connecticut College

Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time

Number of weeks 52 weeks per year

other - # of weeks 52

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Job Description

General Description of Responsibilities:

Duties in relationship to individual children and in groups

plan short and long-term goals and objectives in all developmental areas plan and implement educational program that focuses on the developmental needs of the children keep attendance and daily records, plan appropriate snacks and write annual (nursery school) or bi-annual (special ed) reports evaluate children using observational and standardized means as appropriate participate in planning for future placement of children with team maintain safe and organized physical environment for children collect appropriate data for research projects as required

Duties in relationship to other staff

supervise and evaluate aides co-ordinate appropriate case management with other professional team members communicate effectively with team members maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers attend all staff meetings maintain positive professional work environment attend in-service meetings as appropriate

Duties in relationship to parents

maintain regular contact with parents work to enhance parental skills and understanding of their child’s development conduct home visits as appropriate participate in parent social and educational functions conduct bi-annual formal parent conferences (December and May – special ed; November and May – nursery school)

Duties in relationship to school systems and support agencies

attend Planning and Placement Team meetings as appropriate and case management meetings make recommendations for future placements when appropriate

Duties in relationship to college students

supervise and evaluate practicum participants provide feedback to administration and students concerning practicum and written assignments

Driving Required No

Salary Range $15.69

Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field and Connecticut State Teacher Education Certification required; Master’s Degree preferred. Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood.

Experience:

Minimum of one-year working with young children necessary