Early Childhood Preschool Teacher
About This Role
The Riverfront Children's Center, a non profit childcare program, is looking for enthusiastic qualified staff members to work with Early Childhood classrooms with children ages 0 to 6 years of age.
As a teacher at Riverfront you can enjoy:
- Career development including scholarships
- Opportunities for advancement
- Competitive benefits
What You'll Do
Working with another Child Care Teacher in the classroom you will:
Lesson plan with co-teacher using CT Early Learning Developmental Standards
Interacting in a positive and encouraging manner with children
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment
Engage children in play-based learning through large and small group and one-on-one activities
Family engagement, communicate daily with parents
Requirements
Current center-based preschool CDA with 12 ECE credits, and enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field to be completed within three years of the time of hire
or
Associates Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits
or
Bachelors Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits
Candidates must pass required state background check
Demonstrated experience working with children or excellent customer service
Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination, to be repeated every two years
Nice to Have
Experience working in center based early childhood programs
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, parents and children
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and Tadpoles
Knowledge of Ages and Stages
Ability to work as a team member
Benefits
- Free heath insurance for the base tier.
- Two weeks vacation, two weeks sick, 2 personal days per year
- Paid week off between Christmas and New Years Day
- 12 Paid holidays
- Simple IRA with 3% match
- discount on childcare
- Dental Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires an associate degree required.
What does this position pay?
This Early Childhood Preschool Teacher role pays $20 to $22/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is The Riverfront Children's Center, Inc. located?
The Riverfront Children's Center, Inc. is located at 476 Thames Street, Groton, CT