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Preschool Teacher I - School Day/School Year
Stratford Board Of Education
Stratford , CT 06497
Posted 1 week ago
Position Type:
Student Support Services- Non Certified/Early Childhood
Date Posted:
8/19/2024
Location:
Victoria Soto School
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
09/24/2024
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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