Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Education — Hartford

CAPITOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Child Development Center in Hartford, CT, seeks a Lead Teacher dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive classroom where children are deeply engaged and learning through exploration.

You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, observe child growth to tailor teaching, and collaborate with a supportive team to strengthen classroom practice and family partnerships. A focus on social-emotional growth and ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or a degree in another field with at least 12 foundational early childhood education credits, per Connecticut requirements.
• At least two years of professional experience with young children.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to lead a classroom team, stay organized, and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and ongoing professional growth.
• Required certifications, background checks, and health screening per state regulations and CCDC policies.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom where children feel safe, valued, and deeply engaged.
• Plan dynamic, developmentally appropriate learning experiences built on children’s interests.
• Observe and document children’s development to guide curriculum and support individual needs.
• Lead and collaborate with your classroom team, modeling positive teaching practices.
• Build trusting relationships with families through daily communication and shared observations.
• Support children’s social-emotional development through responsive relationships and independence.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom that meets CT licensing and NAEYC/CCDC standards.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team leadership

Collaboration

Observation

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Degree in another field with at least 12 ECE credits

Job description

Capitol Child Development Center in Hartford, CT, seeks a Lead Teacher dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive classroom where children are deeply engaged and learning through exploration.

You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, observe child growth to tailor teaching, and collaborate with a supportive team to strengthen classroom practice and family partnerships. A focus on social-emotional growth and ongoing professional development is essential.