Early Childhood - Lead Preschool Teachers

Child Care Resources Inc; Colchester (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early learning center in Connecticut seeks Lead Preschool Teachers to foster a nurturing environment for children aged 3-5. This full-time role offers a supportive work environment and focuses on positive discipline and child engagement. Responsibilities include curriculum development and maintaining required certifications. Enjoy benefits like paid holidays, medical plans, and education opportunities.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical plan

Education/Training opportunities

Discounted tuition for an enrolled child

Employee social events

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• 3 references required.
• Maintaining required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of up to 10 children ages 3-5 years.
• Creating and implementing curriculum.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Positive Discipline Techniques

Self-Regulation

Communication

Reliability

Engagement with Children

Education

Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

Town & Country Early Learning Center is looking for Lead Preschool Teachers to join our team of educators working with children aged 3-5 and/or before and after school. Applicants must be interested in supporting our mission to provide a nurturing, educational, and secure environment for young children.

NO WEEKENDS! NO NIGHTS! And a cleaning company that cleans the center at night!

Preschool teachers are responsible for the supervision of up to 10 children ages 3-5 years

Full time positions available

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Using positive discipline techniques to support independence, self-regulation, and social skills
• Supporting children in developing self-help skills
• Record keeping
• Communicating with families
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Maintaining conduct and professionalism
• Creating and maintaining a safe, learning environment
• Creating and implementing curriculum that supports children's growth and development in alignment with the CTELDS
• Gathering data regarding children's growth and development in alignment with the CTDOTS
• Maintaining required certifications - CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Background checks, CT Charts-A-Course Registry, current statement of good health
• Demonstrating reliability and punctuality

Requirements

Teachers must have earned an Associates or BA degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field - or be in the process

Experience working with young children

3 references

Dependable

Reliable transportation

Ability to SMILE: Smile, Make others feel special, provide Information, Listen, Engage with children

Benefits

Employees working 35 - 40 hours/week are considered full time after completing a 90-day work test period.

Full time employees are eligible for:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Medical plan
• Education/Training opportunities
• Discounted tuition for an enrolled child
• Employee social events
• Employee Assistance Program

All employees will have the benefit of a supportive work environment.