Teacher

Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal time

Major Federal Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) in Stamford, CT is seeking an Entry level Preschool Teacher. You will develop and plan all aspects of the curriculum, and provide a safe, nurturing environment for children aged preschool through early elementary readiness.

Collaborate with parents and fellow staff, document progress through assessments, and support supervision of Assistant Teachers. The role offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package; the length of the

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education or an AA/AS with 30 credits in ECE.
• BA/BS in Early Childhood or BA with 36 ECE credits preferred.
• CT credentials or Praxis tests may be considered for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Developing and planning all aspects of curriculum
• Maintaining a safe, healthy environment for the children
• Partnering and communicating with parents
• Documenting the children’s progress and accomplishments through assessments
• Collaborating with all co‑workers and supervision of Assistant Teachers

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom safety

Parent communication

Progress documentation

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS in Early Childhood Education

AA/AS with 30 credits in ECE

BA/BS in Early Childhood (36 ECE credits)

Tools

Creative Curriculum

CT ELD Standards

ELDS assessments

NAEYC Portfolio knowledge

Job description

Level: Entry

Job Location: CLC Maple Ave - Stamford, CT 06902

Education Level: Child Development Associate (CDA) and 12

Salary Range: $22.50 - $27.25 Hourly

Job Shift: Day, 35 Hours Per Week

Job Category: Teacher

Company: Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) – Stamford, CT

Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County’s (CLC) teachers enjoy a collaborative environment working with and being supported by other staff members including on‑site health care providers, social and family service workers, a nutritional team, educational coordinators, and educational managers, to provide a safe, warm, nurturing, and challenging environment where children are free to explore, learn, and grow, while serving their families and the community.

Responsibilities

• Developing and planning all aspects of curriculum
• Maintaining a safe, healthy environment for the children
• Partnering and communicating with parents
• Documenting the children’s progress and accomplishments through assessments
• Collaborating with all co‑workers and supervision of Assistant Teachers

Minimum Required Qualifications by Teacher Classification

Teacher - Preschool

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education, or
• AA/AS degree including 30 credits specific to Early Childhood Education
• BA/BS degree in Early Childhood or BA with 36 credits specific to Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of Creative Curriculum, CT Early Learning and Development Standards, CT Preschool Assessment (ELDS), DOTS, NAEYC Portfolio, Head Start, and OEC Regulations favorable but not required as training will be made available.
• Note: Specific to Early Childhood is defined as coursework inclusive of “Birth”, “Nursery”, and/or “Pre‑K”. Coursework excluding Early Childhood, “K”, “Elementary”, “Secondary”, cannot be considered for education requirements. Credentials accepted are Connecticut’s Early Childhood Teacher Credential (ECTC), Praxis #113, #112, #065, #001, #002, #003, or #008.

Benefits

As an employee of Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County you will enjoy a creative work environment with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), generous vacation (earned 15 days), sick time (earned 12 days), personal time (3 days), major Federal Holidays including the week of Christmas, weather related closings, tuition reimbursement, professional development, promotional opportunities, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Length of Work Year: 51 weeks

Hourly Rate: Hourly rates are based on education and total college credits specific to Early Childhood Education, as per Union contract.

Established in 1902, Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is the second largest not-for-profit provider of Early Childhood Education in the State of Connecticut.

CLCs vision is to enrich the community as the leader in early childhood development by providing comprehensive, high quality early childhood education and care programs for all families. Nearly a thousand children are served through its Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development, and School Readiness programs throughout Stamford, CT. To learn more about CLC please visit our website: http://www.clcfc.org/

EOE committed to diversity in the workplace.

We hire Teachers for any of our 6 locations. We have a UAW contract in effect.