Assistant Preschool Teacher

Chelsea Piers Connecticut; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Chelsea Piers membership

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) contribution and company match

Complimentary subscription to the Calm meditation app

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Connecticut, located in Stamford, is seeking a full-time Assistant Preschool Teacher to oversee the safety and well-being of daycare students aged 3 to 5 years. The role involves working with children, developing age-appropriate lessons, and being part of a dynamic team.

Compensation ranges from $18 to $19 per hour, depending on experience, with benefits including health insurance, a complimentary membership, and 401(k) contributions. Candidates should have experience working with toddlers and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an assistant teacher in an early childhood setting or similar role.
• Patient, kind, and caring with a nurturing demeanor.
• Creative and adaptable within the CP Kids Early Learning structure.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a dynamic, creative, age-appropriate curriculum.
• Interact with children and engage in developmentally appropriate play.
• Engage in ongoing communication with parents about each child’s development.

Skills

Experience working with children ages 1–3 years old

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Creative and adaptable

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: CPCT - Stamford, CT 06902
Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly

About Chelsea Piers

Chelsea Piers is Connecticut’s premier sports, fitness, and events complex, offering a one‑of‑a‑kind destination for sports, wellness, and family fun. Located in Stamford and modeled after the flagship New York City location, our 500,000 square‑foot facility features world‑class sports and fitness amenities, including tennis courts, ice rinks, turf fields, swimming pools, gymnastics, Ninja + Parkour programs, and a state‑of‑the‑art fitness club with over 100 group fitness classes each week.

Beyond sports and fitness, Chelsea Piers is home to camps, birthday parties, field trips, leagues, special events, and community programming year‑round. We are home to CP Kids Early Learning Center, a year‑round daycare with a nurturing environment and exceptional curriculum. We are looking for energetic educators to join our team.

At Chelsea Piers, no two days are the same. We offer a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment with unique opportunities to grow, develop, and be part of a fun, family‑centered culture.

About the Opportunity

Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire a full‑time Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our CP Kids Early Learning Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the safety and well‑being of our daycare students from 3 to 5 years old. You will work closely with other teachers to develop and plan age‑appropriate lessons and play with the children. Candidates will have some experience working with toddlers. This is an exciting role that will give you the chance to be creative and make a positive impact on the youngest members of the Chelsea Piers Community.

Compensation:$18 - $19 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule:40hours per week, Monday to Friday, CP Kids hours are 7:30AM – 6:00PM, schedule will vary within this time frame

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and implement a dynamic, creative, age‑appropriate curriculum
• Interact with children and engage in developmentally appropriate play and activities all day
• Engage in ongoing communication with parents about each child’s development via verbal and written communication
• Create and implement structured gross motor activities each day
• Plan and schedule the daily classroom activities
• Work and collaborate within a team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an assistant teacher in an early childhood setting or similar role
• Experience working with children ages 1–3 years old
• Patient, kind, and caring with a nurturing demeanor
• Creative and adaptable within the CP Kids Early Learning structure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

Benefits

• Complimentary Chelsea Piers membership
• Discounts on Chelsea Piers programming for you and your family
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA account, and other voluntary benefits options
• 401(k) contribution and company match up to $1,000 after one year of employment
• Complimentary subscription to the Calm meditation app

This position is based at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, Connecticut

Chelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer