Preschool Teacher I - School Day/School Year

Position Type:

Student Support Services

• Non Certified/Early Childhood

Date Posted:

1/12/2024

Location:

Victoria Soto School

Date Available:

Immediately

Closing Date:

07/12/2024

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PRESCHOOL TEACHER I

School-Day/School-Year Preschool Classroom

GENERAL STATEMENT

The District seeks to hire a Preschool Teacher I for the school-day/school-year preschool classroom at Stratford Academy/Johnson House. The program is grant-funded. The teacher will plan and implement learning activities that promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of preschool children in cooperation with other program staff, including a Preschool Teacher II. The teacher will work under the direction of the Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs with support from the Building Principal.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop lesson plans and prepare materials for children's learning activities.

• Conduct learning activities with children.

• Assess, record and report children's progress and use the results of assessment to plan activities.

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly learning environment.

• Engage parents and promote communication through progress notes, newsletters and parent meetings and conferences.

• Participate in school meetings and events before, during or afterschool hours as required.

• Keep supervisor informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education, child development - family studies, early childhood special education or elementary education with a concentration in early childhood education

• Successful teaching experience at the early childhood and/or kindergarten levels

• Familiarity with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation

• Knowledge of teaching strategies appropriate to age level

• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain

• Work is primarily in a classroom environment. Preschool classrooms are dynamic with a high level of activity. Incumbent must be able to lift 40 pounds. Other physical demands as specified in job description.

TERM

Program operates on a school-day/school-year schedule

• 186 days

COMPENSATION

Starting rate $27.00 per hour