2 jobs found in Killingly

Job Description Assist in implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child. Ensure that health, safety, and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Provide for the care, supervision, and safety of center children, keeping classroom and equipment clean, neat, and orderly. Demonstrate understanding for the needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Puts into practice a program consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC criteria. Implements program in a manner consistent with EASTCONN mission, vision, code of ethical conduct, policies and procedures. Have the physical ability and stamina to interact with children for up to 6-8 hours a day; e.g. to move and react quickly, to lift and/or carry a child, to sit on the floor or use child size furniture, participate...

Job Description The Health Manager is a key member of the EASTCONN Head Start & Early Learning Management Team who is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive health services for enrolled children and families in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, state child care licensing regulations, and local health requirements. The Health Manager ensures children receive timely preventive health, oral health, mental health, and nutrition services while supporting families in accessing ongoing medical and dental care. This position oversees health record compliance, medication administration systems, health and safety practices, staff training, data management, and continuous quality improvement. The Health Manager collaborates with families, health care providers, community partners, education staff, family services staff, disabilities staff, consultants, and program leadership to ensure comprehensive, coordinated...