Stratford Board Of Education Stratford , CT 06497
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
11/28/2023
Location:
Victoria Soto School
Date Available:
01/01/2024
Closing Date:
07/12/2024
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FULL-TIME PRESCHOOL TEACHER II
School-Day/School-Year Preschool Classroom
Franklin School
The district seeks to hire a Preschool Teacher II for the school-day/school-year preschool classroom at Franklin School / Victoria Soto School. The program is funded through the State Department of Education School Readiness Grant. The Preschool Teacher II will help 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 I. The Preschool Teacher II will work under the direction of the Early Childhood Coordinator with support from the Building Principal.
Major Responsibilities
Work with the lead teachers in planning and preparing materials for children's learning activities
Conduct learning activities with children
Contribute information that helps teachers in assessing, recording and reporting children's progress and using the results of assessment to plan activities
Supervise children's activities to assure their safety
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly learning environment
Provides classroom coverage in the absence of the lead teacher
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have as a minimum a Childhood Development (CDA) or equivalent (a minimum of 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education). Associate's Degree in Early Childhood plus two years working experience with preschool children preferred.
Successful teaching experience at the early childhood and/or kindergarten levels
Familiarity with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Current First Aid, CPR and medication 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
Stratford Board Of Education