Preschool Teaching Staff

Early Childhood Education Team Member

Family Centers' Early Care and Education program seeks passionate and professional individuals to join our early childhood education team. Flexible part-time morning and afternoon hours are available! This position is perfect for anyone pursuing an education major, or other relevant course of study that includes working with children and families. Join our dedicated team of professionals if you are looking for a memorable and meaningful experience!

Overview:

Our programs provide full-day/full-year care and offer the highest quality education and development opportunities for young children ages six weeks to five years at four sites in Greenwich, CT. Each school is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) which is widely recognized as a distinction of the highest quality early care and education programs.

Our Philosophy:

We accept each young child as a unique and valuable individual and group member, honoring and respecting family language and cultures. Our curriculum, goals and objectives guide our staff's ongoing assessment of children's progress, while facilitating each child's individual growth and language acquisition and cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative domains.

Responsibilities:

• Part-Time and Substitute Teachers are responsible for monitoring each child
• Implementing lesson plans
• Providing effective and supportive classroom supervision
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children
• Enthusiasm for learning and a passion for education
• Able to lift and move 25 pounds on a regular basis and is occasionally able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Preferred:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or relevant)
• At least 12 ECE credits
• Bilinguality is a plus

About Family Centers:

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service program to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500+ trained volunteers collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 23,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

Family Centers is a United Way, Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation partner agency, and is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and the Alliance for Children and Families. The agency is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), The Joint Commission, licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, and is a Department of Children and Families-licensed child psychology center.