Preschool Teacher - Full Time (10:00am-5:30pm)

Naugatuck Public Schools; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Naugatuck Public Schools is seeking a Preschool Teacher for the Early Childhood Center at Central Ave in Naugatuck. This full-time role runs 10:00am-5:30pm and focuses on social, emotional, intellectual and physical development in a safe, structured classroom environment.

The successful candidate will plan with the team, prepare materials, conduct screenings as needed, maintain student records, and participate in team meetings and professional development while upholding confidentiality and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Early Childhood or related field with 12 ECE credits.
• 1 year related experience in an Early Childhood Program.
• Demonstrated emotional maturity and stability.
• Ability to work in a warm, supportive and positive manner with parents, children and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Plans in conjunction with Team Group and conducts daily classroom activities promoting development in social, emotional, intellectual and physical areas.
• Prepares supplies and materials; plans and implements field trips.
• Administers and/or assists in developmental screenings as required.
• Maintains educational files and records for each child.
• Supervises students during drills, functions, field trips, and non-classroom activities.
• Participates in team home visits, parent conferences, child studies, and parent meetings.

Skills

Emotional maturity

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Physical health

Education

B.S. in Early Childhood or related field with 12 ECE credits

Job description

Preschool Teacher - Full Time (10:00am-5:30pm) JobID: 3662

• Position Type: Elementary/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Early Childhood Center @ Central Avenue
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Teacher

Early Childhood Center at Central Ave.

Duties:

• Plans in conjunction with Team Group and conducts daily classroom activities in the areas of social, emotional, intellectual and physical development that promote growth and learning while maintaining an orderly, safe and healthy learning environment.
• Prepares supplies and educational materials required to implement daily activities in accordance with core curriculum. Plan, supervise and implement field trips.
• Administers and/or assist in all required developmental and medical screenings.
• Maintains educational file and records on each child.
• Supervises students during emergency drills, group functions, play periods, field trips and other non-classroom activities.
• Participates in team home visits (twice yearly), parent conferences, child studies and parent meetings as specified.
• Attends to non-instructional duties such as breakfast/lunch/snack count, toilet and clothing needs and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment.
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff and team meetings as well as in-service training, conferences and educational/professional programs that promote personal and program growth and development.
• Develops a specific yearly goal to further personal and/or program growth. Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information pertaining to students and program.
• Assists in other program areas as designated by the Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability, ability to work in a team environment.
• Acceptable oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a warm, supportive and positive manner with parents, children and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good physical health. Physical demands such as lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing, squatting, crawling (floor activities).

EDUCATION: B.S. in Early Childhood or B.S. in related field with 12 ECE credits
EXPERIENCE: (1) year related experience in an Early Childhood Program
Supervised by: Program Manager
Approved by Policy Committee on February 11, 2014

Internal applicants only

Substitutes are not eligible to apply for internal positions

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