Early Childhood - Lead Preschool Teachers

Summary

Town & Country Early Learning Center is looking for Lead Preschool Teachers to join our team of educators working with children aged 3-5 and/or before and after school. Applicants must be interested in supporting our mission to provide a nurturing, educational, and secure environment for young children.

NO WEEKENDS! NO NIGHTS! And a cleaning company that cleans the center at night!

Preschool teachers are responsible for the supervision of up to 10 children ages 3-5 years

Full time positions available

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Using positive discipline techniques to support independence, self-regulation, and social skills
• Supporting children in developing self-help skills
• Record keeping
• Communicating with families
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Maintaining conduct and professionalism
• Creating and maintaining a safe, learning environment
• Creating and implementing curriculum that supports children's growth and development in alignment with the CTELDS
• Gathering data regarding children's growth and development in alignment with the CTDOTS
• Maintaining required certifications - CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Background checks, CT Charts-A-Course Registry, current statement of good health
• Demonstrating reliability and punctuality

Requirements

Teachers must have earned an Associates or BA degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field - or be in the process
Experience working with young children
3 references
Dependable
Reliable transportation
Ability to SMILE: Smile, Make others feel special, provide Information, Listen, Engage with children

Benefits

Employees working 35 - 40 hours/week are considered full time after completing a 90-day work test period.

Full time employees are eligible for:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Medical plan
• Education/Training opportunities
• Discounted tuition for an enrolled child
• Employee social events
• Employee Assistance Program

All employees will have the benefit of a supportive work environment.