Lead Early Childhood Teacher

# Lead Early Childhood TeacherHot JobCPCT - Stamford, CT 06902## Description**About Chelsea Piers** Chelsea Piers is a premier sports, fitness, and entertainment complex dedicated to inspiring movement, community, and excellence. The CP Kids Early Learning Center is home to our youngest members, serving children from 3-month-old infants through 5-year-old preschoolers. Our environment is warm, nurturing, and designed to provide every child with a fun, engaging, and enriching early learning experience.**The Opportunity**Inspire Learning. Spark Curiosity. Make an Impact.Chelsea Piers is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Early Childhood Teacher to join our CP Kids Early Learning Center team. In this full-time role, you will lead a classroom of children from infant age to 5 years old, creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where learning comes to life through play.This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and connection. You will play a key role in shaping early childhood experiences, supporting developmental milestones while building meaningful relationships with both children and families.Our CP Kids Daycare and Preschool offers a unique learning environment, featuring nine vibrant classrooms and access to world-class athletic facilities, creating unmatched opportunities for movement-based learning, exploration, and fun.**Primary Responsibilities*** Design and implement a dynamic, creative, and age-appropriate curriculum* Lead and support Assistant Teachers, fostering a collaborative classroom environment* Engage with children throughout the day through developmentally appropriate play and structured activities* Maintain consistent, thoughtful communication with parents regarding each child’s development (verbal and written)* Plan and lead daily gross motor activities to support physical development* Organize and manage daily classroom schedules and routines* Collaborate effectively with team members across the Early Learning Center* Document and share weekly evidence of learning (activities, projects, photos, etc.)**Start Date:**June 2026 **Schedule:**Full-Time; Monday-Friday; daycare hours are 7:30am-6:00pm – you will work five 8-hour shifts within this time frame **Compensation:** Starting at $40,000 per year **Benefits*** Complimentary Fitness Club membership* Chelsea Piers discounts for you and your family* Half off daycare at CP Kids Early Learning Center* Health, dental and vision insurance* 401(K) with company match* Paid vacation and sick time* Holiday payClick here for Chelsea Piers’ comprehensive list of benefits.## Qualifications**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree (Education or related field preferred)* Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Lead or Assistant Teacher in an early childhood setting (or similar experience)* Lead Teacher certification preferred* Experience working with children ages 3 months to 5 years old* Warm, patient, energetic, and nurturing personality* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills* Ability to lift up to 30 pounds****This position is based at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, Connecticut**** #J-18808-Ljbffr