• 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

• 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

• 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)

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

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

Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field. Connecticut State Teacher Education Certification and/or 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. Minimum of one-year working with young children necessary.

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

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