Teacher

Responsibilities

• Developing and planning all aspects of curriculum
• Maintaining a safe, healthy environment for the children
• Partnering and communicating with parents
• Documenting the children’s progress and accomplishments through assessments
• Collaborating with all co-workers and supervising Assistant Teachers

Requirements

• Minimum Required Qualifications by Teacher Classification: AA/AS in Early Childhood Education, or AA/AS degree including 30 credits specific to Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or BA with 36 credits specific to Early Childhood Education preferred

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of Creative Curriculum, CT Early Learning and Development Standards, CT Preschool Assessment (ELDS), DOTS, NAEYC Portfolio, Head Start, and OEC Regulations

Qualifications

• Specific to Early Childhood is defined as coursework inclusive of “Birth”, “Nursery”, and/or “Pre-K”
• Coursework excluding Early Childhood, “K”, “Elementary”, “Secondary”, cannot be considered for education requirements
• Credentials accepted are Connecticut’s Early Childhood Teacher Credential (ECTC), Praxis #113, #112, #065, #001, #002, #003, or #008

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), generous vacation (earned 15 days), sick time (earned 12 days), and personal time (3 days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Promotional opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Length of Work Year

51 weeks

Hourly Rate

Hourly rates are based on education and total college credits specific to Early Childhood Education, as per Union contract.

Company Information

Founded in 1902, Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is the second largest not-for-profit provider of Early Childhood Education in the State of Connecticut. CLC’s vision is to enrich the community as the leader in early childhood development by providing comprehensive, high quality early childhood education and care programs for all families. Nearly a thousand children are served though its Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development, and School Readiness programs throughout Stamford, CT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity in the workplace.