Preschool Teacher

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise all classroom and outdoor activities, use positive discipline techniques to ensure the welfare, health and safety of the children
• Greet and address each child by name, treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
• Maintain open lines of communication with families
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum/learning experiences in line with the CT -ELDS and NAEYC Standards
• Maintain observations and assessments
• Plan parent-teacher conferences
• Engage in mealtime activities with the children, record daily attendance and daily lunch counts in accordance with CACFP and center policy
• Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all time
• Maintain a clean environment, classroom and playground which includes storage of materials in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
• Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings to meet OEC requirements (20 hours per year full-time employee)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or Bachelor's Degree in a non-related field including 36 credits in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of a CDA with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education

Qualifications

• Nice to have: First Aid and CPR certification, Medication and Epi-pen certification

Skills

• Ability to work with children aged 3-5
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with child development and learning standards
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• 8:30am-2:00pm
• Holiday Pay
• Paid time off
• Birthday off

Pay

This Preschool Teacher role pays $22.90/Hr.

Schedule

8:30am-2:00pm