Assistant Preschool Teacher
About the role
Chelsea Piers is Connecticut’s premier sports, fitness, and events complex, offering a one-of-a-kind destination for sports, wellness, and family fun. Located in Stamford, it is modeled after the flagship New York City location and features world-class sports and fitness amenities, including tennis courts, ice rinks, turf fields, swimming pools, gymnastics, Ninja + Parkour programs, and a state-of-the-art fitness club with over 100 group fitness classes each week. Beyond sports and fitness, Chelsea Piers is home to camps, birthday parties, field trips, leagues, special events, and community programming year-round. We are home to CP Kids Early Learning Center, a year-round daycare with a nurturing environment and exceptional curriculum.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create and implement a dynamic, creative, age-appropriate curriculum
- Interact with children and engage in developmentally appropriate play and activities all day
- Engage in ongoing communication with parents about each child’s development via verbal and written communication
- Create and implement structured gross motor activities each day
- Plan and schedule the daily classroom activities
- Work and collaborate within a team
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an assistant teacher in an early childhood setting or similar role
- Experience working with children ages 1–3 years old
- Patient, kind, and caring with a nurturing demeanor
- Creative and adaptable within the CP Kids Early Learning structure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Complimentary Chelsea Piers membership
- Discounts on Chelsea Piers programming for you and your family
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- FSA account, and other voluntary benefits options
- 401(k) contribution and company match up to $1,000 after one year of employment
- Complimentary subscription to the Calm meditation app
Pay
$18 - $19 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, CP Kids hours are 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, schedule will vary within this time frame