"Substitute Early Childhood Teacher"

Posted: 26-Mar-25

Location: New London, Connecticut

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 1046

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

About Connecticut College

Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut with a total undergraduate enrollment of over 1,700 students.