Lead Preschool Teacher

About This Role

Winsted Area Child Care Center in Winsted, CT is seeking a qualified Lead Preschool Teacher to work with Preschool (3–5) in a center-based environment. This position requires completed early childhood education college credits.

We are always accepting applications for this role.

What You'll Do

• Maintain State of CT Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards
• Develop and implement the daily curriculum designed to meet the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child based on developmentally appropriate practice and early learning standards in a play based classroom
• Build trusting relationships with children through respectful, patient and supportive interactions
• Maintain a clean safe classroom and keep equipment and supplies in good condition
• Monitor and assess each child's growth, development and performance
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, communicate frequently and plan parent-teacher conferences
• Work closely and effectively in a team setting, model professionalism and coach assistant teachers as needed
• Ensure all center policies and state licensing regulations are met, maintain accurate records

Requirements

• Associates Degree in early childhood education or a related fields of study with at least 12 credits in ECE
• Minimum of 1 year professional child care experience
• Ability to work with well with others (staff, children and families) and foster a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to meet the needs of the children and program
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• Familiarity with CT Early Learning Development Standards
• Desire to continue learning through professional development
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening per OEC licensing regulations
• Lift up to 50lbs and perform other physical tasks related to an early childhood environment including the ability to kneel, bend squat and crawl

Nice to Have

• Experience in a NAEYC accredited program
• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification, Emergency Medication (we will provide)

Benefits

This Lead Preschool Teacher role pays $19 to $21/Hr.

This job is Full Time.

Common Questions

What ECE credentials are required for this position?

This role requires some ECE Credits.

What does this position pay?

This Lead Preschool Teacher role pays $19 to $21/Hr.

Is this full-time or part-time?

This job is Full Time.

Where is Winsted Area Child Care Center located?

Winsted Area Child Care Center is located at 185 Prospect Street, Winsted, CT