Position Summary
The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for preparing and implementing developmentally
appropriate educational opportunities consistent with Playful Minds’ vision and curriculum
goals.
Reports To Lead Teacher / Head Teacher and Program Director
Supervisory Responsibility Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Schedule Full Time
Starting Salary Range CT: $20.00-$24.00/hour; MA: $18.00-$22.00/hour
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holiday Leave
Sick Leave
Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental and vision
First Aid and Background Check reimbursements
Training Expense reimbursements
Potential for performance-based bonuses
Education & Experience
3 months of experience with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood
education or a related field of study
6 months of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
9 months of experience or one practicum and have successfully completed three
credits in category Child Growth and Development, or
Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or
Have graduated from a two-year high school vocational program in early childhood
education, approved by the Department for both the education and experience
requirements and have been evaluated and recommended by the program instructor
Preschool Teachers
o 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to preschool
age children
Infant-Toddler Teachers
o 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to
infants/toddlers
o 1 continuing education unit (10 hours of instruction) in category Infant and
Toddler Development, Care and Program Planning may substitute for 3 months
of work experience
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Additional Eligibility Requirements
21 years of age or older
Must enjoy working with children
Strong knowledge of child development
Strong classroom management skills
Understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education
Strong active listening skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Patience
Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement
from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to
communicable diseases, including TB
Background checks required
Key Responsibilities
All Staff Responsibilities
Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the
organization
Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families
Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with other Playful Minds
staff
At all times, speak to children with respect
Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times
Consistently implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to
maintaining supervision ratios at all times
Maintain all required documentation and record keeping accurately and in a timely
manner including, but not limited to, attendance records, Incident & Injury Reports,
meal records and progress reports
Consistently follow all Playful Minds’ policies & procedures
Consistently attend work according to your established schedule
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
All staff are Mandated Reporters
Ensure the health and safety of all children
Health & Safety
Maintain safety, organization and cleanliness of the classroom: includes putting away
materials when not in use, washing, vacuuming and other light housekeeping tasks,
keeping all dangerous materials out of children’s reach and reporting any broken
equipment
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Follow all dismissal procedures, including but not limited to, only dismissing children
to approved pick-up adults
Report any broken or unsafe equipment or toys to the Lead/Head Teacher or
Assistant Director
Report all health or safety related incidents, including but not limited to medical and
behavioral issues, to the Lead/Head Teacher or Assistant Director
Administer medication to children in accordance with licensing regulations and
Playful Minds policies and procedures
Assist with food program preparation, set up and clean up as assigned
Maintain awareness of, and follow guidance for, all medical conditions, including but
not limited to allergies, for children in the group
Curriculum
Establish a classroom environment which is content and sensory rich, intentional,
organized, appealing, responsive to the needs and interests of the children and
approved by the Program Director
Through careful, documented observations, get to know the individual children in
your group, including their needs, skills and interests, and individualize your teaching
and interactions accordingly
Create developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson plans which are aligned with
Playful Minds’ curriculum guidelines and tailored to the needs, skills and interests of
the children in the group
Implement curriculum
Implement child guidance in accordance with Playful Minds policies and procedures,
individualizing your responses based on the needs and abilities of each child
Create a community of inclusion and respect among the children and adults in the
classroom
Implement the recommendations of specialists for individual support, as approved
by the Program Director
Support the growth of all developmental skills, meeting each child where they are
developmentally
Help children to properly utilize classroom materials
Create monthly bulletin boards
Inform Lead/Head Teacher or Assistant Director of any parent complaints
Families
Form a partnership with families, establishing clear lines of communication and
providing consistent and accurate information to families about their individual
children.
Create monthly newsletters for families and submit them for review according to
schedule
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Schedule and implement thoughtful parent-teacher conferences as needed and
requested.
Other Duties as Assigned

Additional Information
Work Environment
Classroom
Outside play areas
Office
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift children (up to 75 lbs.), speak to children at eye level, sit on the
floor, run and engage in active play
Ongoing Training & Certification Requirements
Annual First Aid & CPR
Maintain certification with MA EEC and/or CT OEC
Annual professional development
Limitations & Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects PMLC
administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts
PMLC administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at
any time.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct
threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow
any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by
their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To
perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to
perform each duty proficiently.
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.