Infant–Preschool Educator | Play-Based Learning

Stepping Stones Museum for Children; Norwalk, Fairfield (CT, CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional development and coaching

Job summary

Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT, is hiring Preschool, Toddler, and Infant Educators for the Early Language and Literacy Initiative (ELLI®). Roles are full- and part-time, year-round, paying $21–$24 per hour.

Join a team dedicated to closing the early learning gap through play, language, literacy, and STEAM. Educators work collaboratively to create engaging, play-based learning environments.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor's Degree with at least 12 credits in Child Development or Early Childhood Education identified by OEC.
• Minimum one year of professional preschool or early childhood classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a consistent Team Staffing in classrooms with 3 teachers.
• Create and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences to promote early literacy and STEAM.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued.
• Build positive, responsive relationships with children and families.
• Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress.
• Collaborate with teaching team to implement ELLI curriculum.
• Maintain an organized, stimulating classroom environment.
• Support daily routines including meals, toileting, transitions, outdoor play, and rest time.
• Communicate with families via daily updates, conferences, events, and workshops.
• Ensure compliance with NAEYC standards and CT Office of Early Childhood licensing.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Collaboration

Play-based learning

Observation & documentation

Education

Associate's or higher in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's with CT OEC credits (12 in Child Development/ECE)

Job description

Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT, is hiring Preschool, Toddler, and Infant Educators for the Early Language and Literacy Initiative (ELLI®). Roles are full- and part-time, year-round, paying $21–$24 per hour.

Join a team dedicated to closing the early learning gap through play, language, literacy, and STEAM. Educators work collaboratively to create engaging, play-based learning environments.