Preschool Teacher- Full Year Program

Acquire4Hire; Wolcott (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid planning time

Sick/vacation days

Annual raise

In-person work

Job summary

Happy Hands PREP in Connecticut is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to plan and present age-appropriate activities for children ages 3-5. The role emphasizes a caring, student-centered approach and a genuine love of learning.

Ideal candidates have classroom experience or a degree in early childhood education and are excited to grow with our team. We offer a structured schedule, paid planning time, and a supportive environment with owners active in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
• Degree in Early Education.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Ability to build positive learning environment for children.
• Positive and patient demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to help the right person grow into the position.

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, educational activities, and playtime.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress.
• Maintain the health and safety of all students.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Childcare experience

Education

Degree in Early Education

Job description

About This Role

Job description

Happy Hands PREP seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to join our Team! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children ages 3-5

We're looking for an imaginative and all-around fun preschool teacher to join our team. We want an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in education, who is genuinely kind and loving toward children, and has a passion for learning and helping others. We are looking for someone that has classroom experience or a degree in early childhood starting their career.

Do you love working with child we have the perfect opportunity for you. We would love to have you join our team.

We have so much to offer to our staff:

• Guaranteed 37.5 hours per week (we don't send you home if ratios are low)
• Perfect work schedule to create a balance of work and family life
• Schedule Monday through Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm during school year
• Must be able to left 30lbs.
• Must be able to stand and sit on the floor to engage with children
• NO teacher out of pocket expenses for class
• Program supplies all art materials and supplies
• Fully stocked classroom with all needed material/equipment to run your class
• Freedom to create your own lessons
• Paid planning time
• Low stress work environment
• Supported and appreciated staff
• collaborative work environment
• Staff supported by owners who are present and in the classroom everyday
• 5 days paid sick/vacation days
• 3 weeks off during the year unpaid (closed week between Christmas and new years, closed last week in June, and last week in August)
• Major holidays off (unpaid)
• Teacher leads class of 8 kids
• Annual performance increase (dependent upon performance)

We do not offer health insurance however the state does offer insurance to employees who do not receive coverage from their employer. The state offers various plans which have better coverage then you would get with insurance through your employer.

Job Type: Schedule Monday through Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, educational activities, and playtime
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
• Maintain the health and safety of all students

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Degree in Early Education
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build positive learning environment for children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to help the right person grow into the position.