Preschool Teacher

About This Role

This Preschool Teacher opportunity at Carriage House Day Care Center, Inc. serves Preschool (3–5) and requires completed early childhood education college credits. Based in Meriden, CT, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

We are seeking a warm, caring, and patient teacher who wishes to make a difference in the lives of young children.

What You'll Do

• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover age appropriate teaching materials and activities
• Use teaching practices to create a lesson plan that includes use of CT Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS)
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (play, stories, media, outdoor games, art, music, etc) to enhance the child's abilities
• Implement Classroom management strategies that guide children's behavior in a positive manner
• Establish and maintain daily communication with parents as well as, parent conferences, updates on curriculum and special classroom events
• Participate in staff meetings, workshops and special events as required
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Provide documentation of Professional Development each year of at least twenty hours

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of child growth development and appropriate practices
• Must be have the ability to plan and implement age appropriate educational programming
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be available to work during operating hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (full time)
• Must complete background checks, physical and TB test prior to starting
• Must be knowledgeable of OEC licensing regulations and requirements
• Must complete Care 4 Kids orientation requirement within 3 months of hire
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report in inclement weather
• Must be able to maintain open communication with children, families and co-workers
• Must have prior center-based experience working with young children

Nice to Have

• CDA, Associates, or Bachelor's degree in ECE
• OEC Head Teacher certificate, preferred

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• This role requires some ECE Credits.
• What does this position pay?
• This Preschool Teacher role pays $35,000 to $45,000/Yr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.
• Where is Carriage House Day Care Center, Inc. located?
• Carriage House Day Care Center, Inc. is located at 320 Colony Street, Meriden, CT.