Preschool Lead teacher

Acquire4Hire; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical and dental insurance

Generous list of paid holidays

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Lead Teacher for First Church Early Learning Center in Windsor, Connecticut. This role involves effective classroom management and the planning and implementation of an emergent curriculum. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in NAEYC accredited programs and hold a degree in Early Childhood Education. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, and medical insurance. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining high educational standards and fostering children's development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3–5 in an NAEYC accredited or OEC licensed program.
• Knowledge of and experience using the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Experience creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement an emergent curriculum.
• Maintain Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards.
• Communicate daily and hold parent conferences three times per year.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Staff management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Overview

First Church Early Learning Center, established in 1956, is a nonsectarian licensed facility caring for children ages three through six. Our early childhood curriculum is self‑paced, play‑based, and emphasizes development through activities in art, blocks, science, math, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. Daily planning follows the Connecticut State Department of Education Preschool Assessment Framework, the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, and NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is one of the original four centers accredited in Connecticut.

Program Hours

• The Half‑Day preschools run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages three, four, and five and follow the Windsor Public School calendar.
• The Full‑Day preschool and childcare programs run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., year‑round, and incorporate the preschool curriculum.

Hours

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Hours vary with enrollment and school needs.

Duties

• Effective classroom management.
• Plan and implement an emergent curriculum.
• Maintain Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards.
• Communicate daily and hold parent conferences three times per year.
• Use the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards as an assessment and observation tool.
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans focused on each child’s needs.
• Manage classroom staff, including teacher and assistant teacher.

Requirements

• 3–5 years experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3–5 in an NAEYC accredited or OEC licensed program.
• Knowledge of and experience using the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Experience creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Experience managing classroom staff.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Fingerprinting and background check required.

Nice to Haves

• CPR, First Aid, or Medication Administration certification (training may be provided).
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards.
• Knowledge of OEC regulations.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time, generous list of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years, medical and dental insurance.