Preschool Teacher

About This Role

Join the support team at The Mead School (Childcare) in Stamford, CT as a Preschool Teacher. This role pays $42,000 – $45,000/Yr and requires relevant professional experience.

At the Mead School

We're a community of learners who value curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth. Our progressive approach emphasizes hands-on exploration, social interaction, and meaningful engagement with the world. We're seeking a thoughtful, innovative individual to join our collaborative team as a Preschool teacher.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based curriculum that inspires creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in our Preschool students.
• Integrate themes of social justice, environmental awareness, and cultural diversity into daily lessons and activities, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them.
• Create a warm, inclusive, and safe classroom environment where children feel valued and respected.
• Organize and maintain engaging, accessible learning centers and materials that encourage exploration and independence.
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance and conflict-resolution strategies.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Conduct ongoing observations of student growth, document developmental milestones, and use formative assessments to tailor instruction and support individual learning styles and needs.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and administration to ensure cohesive and integrated learning experiences.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older and hold a valid Associate's degree or Early Childhood Education credential, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in an early childhood or school setting, developing and implementing curriculum that inspires young learners.
• Pass a full background check and health screening.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
• Hours: 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, September to August.

Nice to Have

• CPR and First Aid training are a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Common Questions

• What is the education required for this position?

• This Preschool Teacher role requires at least a bachelor's degree.

• What does this position pay?

• This Preschool Teacher role pays $42,000 to $45,000/Yr.

• Is this full-time or part-time?

• This job is Full Time.

• Where is The Mead School (Childcare) located?

• The Mead School (Childcare) is located at 1095 Riverbank Drive, Stamford, CT.