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The Children's Preschool
Preschool Teacher
New Haven, CT
Full Time
Preschool (3–5)
Center-based
Bachelor's Degree Required
Salary
$22 – $26/Hr
Job Type
Full Time
Role
Lead Teacher
Setting
Center-based
Credential
Bachelor's Degree Required
About This Role
The Children’s Preschool is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and reflective Preschool Teacher who believes children are capable, curious learners and is committed to an emergent, play-based curriculum. The ideal candidate creates meaningful learning experiences based on children's interests, observations, and developmental needs while fostering strong relationships with families and colleagues.
What You'll Do
- Plan and implement an emergent, child-centered curriculum using progressive early childhood education practices.
- Observe, document, and assess children's learning through ongoing anecdotal records, photographs, and work samples.
- Create engaging classroom environments that encourage exploration, creativity, inquiry, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate closely with co-teachers to plan curriculum, reflect on children's learning, and maintain a supportive classroom community.
- Build strong partnerships with families through open communication and active collaboration.
- Conduct home visits to establish meaningful relationships with families and gain insight into each child's home environment and experiences.
- Hold parent-teacher conferences twice each year to discuss children's growth, development, and learning goals.
- Prepare thoughtful narrative summaries that document each child's progress, strengths, and emerging skills.
- Support children's social-emotional development using respectful, responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience, as applicable).
- Experience working in preschool or early childhood settings.
- Knowledge of emergent curriculum, progressive education, and play-based learning.
- Strong observation, documentation, and reflective practice skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive partnerships with families.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring the unique strengths of every child.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires a bachelor's degree required.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Teacher role pays $22 to $26/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is The Children's Preschool located?
The Children's Preschool is located at 608 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT
$22 – $26/Hr
The Children's Preschool · New Haven, CT
Job type
Full Time
Role
Lead Teacher
Age group
Preschool (3–5)
Posted
2 days ago
Reference #
182,432