Preschool Teacher (Experienced) Jobs

Summary
Program Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Full Time: *35-38 hours per week
9-Week Summer Program: *20-32 hours per week

• Hours may change as they are based on enrollment.

Program is closed one full week in December and nine days in August (non-paid).
1st Church Preschool is an NAEYC accredited morning and full day preschool program located in Cheshire. Our program in not religious affiliated and our play based philosophy promotes learning through hands-on experiences. We provide education and child care for children ages 2.9 months through 6 years old and are licensed for 46 children. Our preschool is a school-year program with a 9-week summer program.
Description:
1st Church Preschool is hiring a full-time teacher to support in the operation of our preschool classroom. Teachers will also be required to staff April school vacation week and summer program as needed.
Duties

• Supervision of afternoon staff and volunteers.
• Reliable and consistent attendance including arriving on time, not leaving early, and utilizing personal and sick time effectively.
• Involvement in daily preparation and implementation of program activities
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality concerning children and families.
• Assisting Head Teacher in developing and writing weekly age appropriate curriculum plans to meet program objectives.
• Developing and maintaining an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program.
• Overseeing and supporting the transitions of the day, including bathroom time, indoor/outdoor transitions, helping children change clothes, etc.
• Assisting Head Teacher in making and recording daily observations to write individual goals and evaluations of children.
• Awareness and acceptance of the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs of each child as an individual.
• Assisting with "housekeeping" tasks such as clean-up and straightening of classroom and other common supply areas, cleaning tables, snack set-up, snack dishes, outdoor storage areas, etc.
• Attendance at workshops and trainings sessions as required to maintain professional status.
• Staffing the program's 9-week summer program and April school vacation week as needed.
• Supporting children's health and safety at all times during school according to state licensing requirements and NAEYC standards.
• Reporting all accidents and emergencies to the Head Teacher and recording them.
• Attendance at regularly scheduled staff meetings, mandatory teacher work days, Parent Night, end-of-the-year event and assistance with parent/teacher conferences as needed.
• Providing positive guidance and discipline to encourage appropriate behavior per school policy.
• Providing coverage in other classrooms as indicated by schedule or when short staffed.
• Assisting to update and maintain NAEYC Classroom Portfolio.
• Working cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Assume leadership in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Requirements

• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform other tasks related to the preschool environment
• Flexibility to the meet needs of the children and adjust to changes in the learning environment
• Patience and acceptance of the developmental level of all children
• Passionate about working with young children
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with children, families and staff
• Work closely and effectively in a team setting
• Energetic and enthusiastic to engage in all daily activities with children
• Create a learning environment that is safe, engaging and appropriate to the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of preschool children
• Ability to make good judgments and decisions
• Understand child development and early education theories and practices

Nice To Haves

• CT Head Teacher Certification
• Knowledge of CT OEC State Licensing Regulations
• Knowledge of CT-ELDS and CT-DOTS
• Knowledge of NAEYC Standards and Accreditation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Paid-Time Off, Paid Holidays, Retirement Benefit-Simple IRA with 3% match, Cost of Living Increase and End-of-Year Bonus as supported by Annual Budget, and Longevity Bonuses