Preschool Lead Teacher
About This Role
Position Overview
Little Scholars Learning Academy is seeking a passionate, creative, organized, and experienced Preschool Teacher to lead our three-year-old classroom.
We are a literacy-based early childhood program committed to providing high-quality preschool experiences emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, hands-on learning, individualized instruction, and school readiness.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong classroom management skills, understands developmentally appropriate practices, and is enthusiastic about creating meaningful learning experiences that build children's confidence, curiosity, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and implement engaging weekly lesson plans aligned with developmentally appropriate early childhood practices.
- Incorporate early literacy, phonological awareness, mathematics, science, creative arts, sensory exploration, and social-emotional learning.
- Establish structured classroom routines, clear expectations, and meaningful learning centers.
- Use positive guidance strategies to promote self-regulation, cooperation, and problem-solving.
- Conduct ongoing developmental observations and assessments.
- Differentiate instruction to support various learning styles, abilities, and developmental needs.
- Create an inviting, organized, print-rich classroom environment.
- Promote independence, language development, and early kindergarten-readiness skills.
- Communicate children's progress and classroom activities with families using the Playground app.
- Maintain accurate classroom documentation and developmental records.
- Work collaboratively with teacher assistants, colleagues, and the director.
- Maintain compliance with Connecticut OEC licensing requirements and center policies.
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and curriculum planning.
What You'll Do
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience teaching preschool-age children, preferably ages 3–4.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and preschool curriculum planning.
- Knowledge of early literacy instruction, emergent writing, and play-based learning.
- Experience implementing positive behavioral guidance and social-emotional learning strategies.
- Ability to differentiate instruction for children with varying developmental needs.
- Strong classroom leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Experience with Teaching assessments.
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to meet Connecticut OEC background check, training, and applicable teaching qualification requirements.
- Professionalism, punctuality, creativity, reliability, and a genuine passion for teaching.
Requirements
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience teaching preschool-age children, preferably ages 3–4.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and preschool curriculum planning.
- Knowledge of early literacy instruction, emergent writing, and play-based learning.
- Experience implementing positive behavioral guidance and social-emotional learning strategies.
- Ability to differentiate instruction for children with varying developmental needs.
- Strong classroom leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD or similar assessment systems is a plus.
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to meet Connecticut OEC background check, training, and applicable teaching qualification requirements.
- Professionalism, punctuality, creativity, reliability, and a genuine passion for teaching.
Nice to Have
Head teacher certificate, CPR, 1st aid, Medication administration, experienced with children ages 2-5.
Benefits
- Child Care Discount
- Flexible Schedule
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
A CDA is preferred for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Lead Teacher role pays $17.75 to $18.25/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Little Scholars Learning Academy located?
Little Scholars Learning Academy is located at 17 Farmington Avenue, Plainville, CT