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The Children's Preschool
Preschool Teacher
New Haven, CT
Full Time
Preschool (3–5)
Center-based
Associate's Degree Required
Salary
$22 – $26/Hr
Job Type
Full Time
Role
Lead Teacher
Setting
Center-based
Credential
Associate'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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires an associate 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
6 days ago
Reference #
182,532