Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Preschool in New Haven, CT is seeking a Preschool Teacher who crafts an emergent, play-based curriculum, grounded in children’s interests and developmental needs. You will foster strong family relationships and collaborate with colleagues to create meaningful learning experiences and a welcoming classroom environment.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Early Childhood Education, with experience in preschool settings and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience working in preschool or early childhood settings.
• Knowledge of emergent curriculum, progressive education, and play-based learning.
• Strong observation, documentation, and reflective practice skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive partnerships with families.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring the unique strengths of every child.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement an emergent, child-centered curriculum using progressive early childhood education practices.
• Observe, document, and assess children's learning through ongoing anecdotal records, photographs, and work samples.
• Create engaging classroom environments that encourage exploration, creativity, inquiry, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers to plan curriculum, reflect on children's learning, and maintain a supportive classroom community.
• Build strong partnerships with families through open communication and active collaboration.
• Conduct home visits to establish meaningful relationships with families and gain insight into each child's home environment and experiences.
• Hold parent-teacher conferences twice each year to discuss children's growth, development, and learning goals.
• Prepare thoughtful narrative summaries that document each child's progress, strengths, and emerging skills.
• Support children's social-emotional development using respectful, responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

About This Role

The Children's Preschool is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and reflective Preschool Teacher who believes children are capable, curious learners and is committed to an emergent, play-based curriculum. The ideal candidate creates meaningful learning experiences based on children's interests, observations, and developmental needs while fostering strong relationships with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience, as applicable).
• Experience working in preschool or early childhood settings.
• Knowledge of emergent curriculum, progressive education, and play-based learning.
• Strong observation, documentation, and reflective practice skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive partnerships with families.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring the unique strengths of every child.

What You'll Do

• Plan and implement an emergent, child-centered curriculum using progressive early childhood education practices.
• Observe, document, and assess children's learning through ongoing anecdotal records, photographs, and work samples.
• Create engaging classroom environments that encourage exploration, creativity, inquiry, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers to plan curriculum, reflect on children's learning, and maintain a supportive classroom community.
• Build strong partnerships with families through open communication and active collaboration.
• Conduct home visits to establish meaningful relationships with families and gain insight into each child's home environment and experiences.
• Hold parent-teacher conferences twice each year to discuss children's growth, development, and learning goals.
• Prepare thoughtful narrative summaries that document each child's progress, strengths, and emerging skills.
• Support children's social-emotional development using respectful, responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience, as applicable).
• Experience working in preschool or early childhood settings.
• Knowledge of emergent curriculum, progressive education, and play-based learning.
• Strong observation, documentation, and reflective practice skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive partnerships with families.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring the unique strengths of every child.