Stratford Board Of Education Stratford , CT 06497
Posted 4 days ago
Position Type:
Student Support Services
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
Stratford Board Of Education