Supervise all classroom and outdoor activities, use positive discipline techniques to ensure the welfare, health and safety of the children

Assist Lead Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum/learning experiences in line with the CT -ELDS and NAEYC Standards Maintain an Anecdotal Log for each child which includes observation and assessment Assist Lead Teacher to prepare and plan parent-teacher conferences. Engage in mealtime activities with the children, record daily attendance and daily lunch counts in accordance with CACFP and center policy Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all time Responsible for all classroom functions in the absence of the Lead Teacher Substitute when needed to provide proper staff/child ratios Maintain a clean environment, classroom and playground which includes storage of materials in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, supervision and multi-component meetings Attend special events both on-site and off-site, and including after normal hours of operation Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings to meet OEC requirements (20 hours per year full-time employee) Contribute ideas with the Lead Teacher to maintain high standards of care and education and ongoing quality improvement of the program

• Perform other duties as required.

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field,