Threes Teacher

Summary

New Canaan Community Preschool is hiring a Teacher for our Threes Class for the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates should have completed or be presently enrolled in an Early Childhood program whether Associates, Bachelors, or CDA. Successful candidates will possess outstanding skills as part of a teaching team that consists of a Head Teacher and a Teacher Assistant and have experience teaching in a play-based program with young children. Knowledge of the Project Approach, Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the CTEDLS/CTDOTS a plus.

Hours are from 8:00am-1:30pm, Monday through Friday, annual salary. The position begins August 22, 2022 to June 9, 2023.

Duties

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Work under the direction of the Director of Education and alongside other NCCP teachers and staff.
Must have a warm personality, love of children and be able to work in a team-teaching setting.
Supervision of children to ensure a safe and healthy environment inside and outside.
Assist with planning and implementation of daily activities through hands on experiences in a center-based classroom.
Lead interactive Meeting Times.
Serve as a positive role model to the children while providing a program that fosters children's social/emotional, physical, creative and cognitive development.
Be comfortable communicating with families regarding their child's day.
Compile information and prepare assessments for two annual parent-teacher conferences.

Requirements

Interested candidates should email cover letter, resume and to references to Giselle Coven, Director of Education

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Project Approach, Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the CTEDLS/CTDOTS a plus.

Benefits

Health Benefits available after a three-month probation.