Lead Preschool Teacher

About the role

The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day classroom activities in the KID Preschool PLUS (KPP) program, establishing and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates both learning and healing. The school uses the Creative Curriculum as a foundation for learning and planning, emphasizing hands-on, engaging experiences to foster a love of learning in children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily classroom activities for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, nurturing, and conducive to learning and healing.
• Utilize the Creative Curriculum as a base for lesson planning and instruction.
• Provide hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience working in an infant classroom within a childcare facility.
• Passion for working with infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or equivalent.
• Completion of the 45-hour DCF Childcare Licensing training, including Parts 1 and 2 and Early Literacy for Children Age Birth Through Three, with passing exam scores.
• Advanced training in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse, and/or Child Development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Holiday pay.
• Accrued paid vacation time after the first year of employment.
• Sign-on incentive: 40 hours of vacation time upon successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, to be used within the first year of employment.

Pay

This position starts at $16 per hour.