Daycare-Pre-K Educator

Job Description

Job Description

At Building Blocks, we cherish the passion and dedication of our educators. With generous time off, opportunities to grow, and real work-life balance, we’re here to help you build a career—and a life—you love in and out of the classroom. We’re looking for dedicated educators to join our Avon, CT team, guided by an experienced School Director and united by shared values of teamwork, passion, and growth. 

Salary Ranges: $18.18 to $23.84 per hour for Lead Teacher Qualified Candidates &$17.00 to $20.00 per hour for Assistant Candidates.  

Benefits:  Enjoy up to 75% off your child’s tuition, health benefits from day one, generous paid time off, free 24/7 virtual doctor access, a 401(k) with discretionary employer yearly contribution, career growth opportunities, and more! 

 

Our Hiring Process  

If you're a match for the role, we’ll reach out to schedule a phone interview. Strong candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the school. You’ll hear from us within 48 hours of your interview.

 

This location operates year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:00AM – 6:00PM. 

(Operating hours subject to change)

We Offer:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options. 

• Generous time off, in addition to paid time off between Christmas & New Years Day, and additional federal holiday closures. 

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision, all effective from start date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance are also available. 

• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors. 

• 401(k) plan with eligibility for up to a 4% discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility starts after 60 days of employment). 

• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.

• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.

• Employee referral program available. 

What will you do?

• Your daily responsibilities will include:
• Managing classroom needs to support children’s well-being.
• Nurturing a love of learning through a child-centered approach with social-emotional, STEAM, and nature-based activities.
• As an educator, maintaining regular communication with families is essential to fostering collaborative growth. 

Qualifications:

• Must pass required state and company background checks. 
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in classes.   
• EEC teacher certification or requirements completed to be submitted for review (for roles requiring EEC Certification). 
• Adhere to all company policies and EEC regulations.   
• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.   
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day. 

Salary Ranges: $18.18 to $23.84 per hour for Lead Teacher Qualified Candidates &$17.00 to $20.00 per hour for Assistant Candidates.  

The compensation range represents Building Blocks' intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.  

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About Us

We’re Growing! Building Blocks is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Building Blocks provides award-winning early education and child care across 41 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.    

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Building Blocks, we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.   

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.