Lead 3-4 Classroom Teacher - Reggio-Inspired, 12-Month

Tribeca Community School Ridgefield; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Tribeca Community School Ridgefield, an early education program in the heart of Ridgefield CT, seeks a lead teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The lead teacher will work on a collaborative team with an associate teacher in a full-time, 12-month position with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.

The role focuses on cultivating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment, guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and shaping the culture of our 3/4’s program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with children in a licensed early childhood program.
• Previous lead teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of child development and responsive caregiving practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and meet physical demands of caring for children.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and emotionally responsive classroom where students feel secure and valued.
• Observe children's interests and developmental milestones to support meaningful learning experiences.
• View the environment as an active participant in children's learning, using natural, open-ended materials.
• Support each child's development with language, motor skills, and social growth.
• Assist with self-care skills and transitions while communicating with families.
• Ensure classrooms meet licensing, allergy management, sanitation, and emergency procedures.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Responsive caregiving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Tribeca Community School Ridgefield, an early education program in the heart of Ridgefield CT, seeks a lead teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The lead teacher will work on a collaborative team with an associate teacher in a full-time, 12-month position with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.

The role focuses on cultivating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment, guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and shaping the culture of our 3/4’s program.