Preschool Lead teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

First Church Early Learning Center, established in 1956, is a nonsectarian educational facility licensed to care for children ages three through six. In this family-like atmosphere, children can develop their sense of self-esteem and self-expression through our early childhood curriculum. Our program is structured so that each child's development is self-paced. Through play-based learning, the children have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas in the classroom including art, blocks, science, math, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives to enhance their critical thinking skills. The basis for our daily educational planning is to focus on the interests of the children while incorporating the Connecticut State Department of Education Preschool Assessment Framework, the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, and NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards.

Both Half-Day and Full-Day programs are offered:

• The Half-Day, preschool programs are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (for children ages three, four, and five) and follow the Windsor Public School calendar
• The Full-Day, preschool and childcare programs are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., are year-round, and incorporate preschool curriculum.

Since 1986, FCELC has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is a rigorous accreditation program that sets professional standards for early childhood education programs, allowing families to find high-quality programs for their children. FCELC is one of the original four centers accredited in the state of Connecticut.

FCELC is looking for a positive, responsible, and adaptable individual to join our family. As a Lead Teacher at First Church Early Learning Center, this person would be expected to have effective classroom management, plan and implement an emergent curriculum, maintain Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards and communicate daily, as well as conferences 3 times per year and as needed, with parents.

Hours for this position may vary between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The necessary hours for this position would be based on the enrollment in the classroom(s) as well as the needs of the school.

The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years previous experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3-5 years of age in an NAEYC accredited/OEC licensed program. This person would be knowledgeable in using The Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and would be required to use them as an assessment/observation tool (3x per year) for the children at First Church. This candidate would also be responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that focus on the individual developmental needs of the children we serve. Thie ideal candidate would also have experience managing classroom staff (teacher/assistant teacher)

Preference will be given to Early childhood professionals with:

A bachelor's degree in early childhood or a related field

or Associate degree in Early Childhood education

Fingerprinting and Background check required.

CPR/First Aid/Medication Administration certificated preferred (training can be provided)

Knowledge of working with the CT ELDS

Knowledgeable in NAEYC standards

Knowledgeable in OEC regulations

• First Church Early Learning Center offers paid vacation and sick time, generous list of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years off paid. FCELC offers medical and dental insurance as well.

First Church Early Learning Center was established in 1956 and is NAEYC accredited. FCELC is comprised of 2 full day classrooms and a half day classroom, full day classrooms run 12 months a year and part day run during the school year only.

FCELC is looking for a positive, responsible, and adaptable individual to join our family. As a Lead Teacher at First Church Early Learning Center, this person would be expected to have effective classroom management, plan and implement an emergent curriculum, maintain Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards and communicate daily, as well as conferences 3 times per year and as needed, with parents.

Hours for this position may vary between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The necessary hours for this position would be based on the enrollment in the classroom(s) as well as the needs of the school.

The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years previous experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3-5 years of age in an NAEYC accredited/OEC licensed program. This person would be knowledgeable in using The Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and would be required to use them as an assessment/observation tool (3x per year) for the children at First Church. This candidate would also be responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that focus on the individual developmental needs of the children we serve. Thie ideal candidate would also have experience managing classroom staff (teacher/assistant teacher)

Preference will be given to Early childhood professionals with:

A bachelor's degree in early childhood or a related field

or Associate degree in Early Childhood education

Fingerprinting and Background check required

CPR/First Aid/Medication Administration certificated preferred (training can be provided)

Please respond with your cover letter and resume. Serious applicants only please.

For further information, please contact Kate Bodmer at First Church Early Learning Center: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

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