Preschool Lead teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Church Early Learning Center seeks a passionate Lead Teacher to guide a nurturing environment for children aged 3-5. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of teaching experience and a degree in early childhood education. The role includes curriculum planning, classroom management, and collaboration with parents. Benefits include paid leave, medical and dental insurance.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Generous holidays including Christmas off

Medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a Lead Teacher for ages 3-5.
• Knowledge of Connecticut ELDS and NAEYC standards.
• Experience managing classroom staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement an emergent curriculum.
• Maintain standards set by Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC.
• Communicate with parents and conduct conferences.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Planning and implementing curriculum

Communicating with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Associate degree in Early Childhood education

Job description

Summary

First Church Early Learning Center, established in 1956, is a nonsectarian educational facility licensed to care for children ages three through six. In this family-like atmosphere, children can develop their sense of self-esteem and self-expression through our early childhood curriculum. Our program is structured so that each child's development is self-paced.Through play-based learning, the children have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas in the classroom including art, blocks, science, math, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives to enhance their critical thinking skills.The basis for our daily educational planning is to focus on the interests of the children while incorporating theConnecticut State Department of Education Preschool Assessment Framework, theConnecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, andNAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards.

Both Half-Day and Full-Day programs are offered:

• TheHalf-Day, preschool programsare from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. (for children ages three, four, and five)and followthe Windsor Public School calendar
• TheFull-Day, preschool and childcare programsare from 8a.m. to 5p.m., are year-round, and incorporate preschool curriculum.

Since 1986, FCELC has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is a rigorous accreditation program that sets professional standards for early childhood education programs, allowing families to find high-quality programs for their children. FCELC is one of the original four centers accredited in the state of Connecticut.

Duties

FCELC is looking for a positive, responsible, and adaptable individual to join our family. As a Lead Teacher at First Church Early Learning Center, this person would be expected to have effective classroom management, plan and implement an emergent curriculum, maintain Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards and communicate daily, as well as conferences 3 times per year and as needed, with parents.

Hours for this position may vary between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The necessary hours for this position would be based on the enrollment in the classroom(s) as well as the needs of the school.

The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years previous experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3-5 years of age in an NAEYC accredited/OEC licensed program. This person would be knowledgeable in using The Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and would be required to use them as an assessment/observation tool (3x per year) for the children at First Church. This candidate would also be responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that focus on the individual developmental needs of the children we serve. Thie ideal candidate would also have experience managing classroom staff (teacher/assistant teacher)

Requirements

Preference will be given to Early childhood professionals with:

A bachelor's degree in early childhood or a related field

or Associate degree in Early Childhood education

Fingerprinting and Background check required.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid/Medication Administration certificated preferred (training can be provided)

Knowledge of working with the CT ELDS

Knowledgeable in NAEYC standards

Knowledgeable in OEC regulations

Benefits

First Church Early Learning Center offers paid vacation and sick time, generous list of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years off paid. FCELC offers medical and dental insurance as well.