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Early Childhood Teacher

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
Stamford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Join our team at Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center!

Our newly expanding childcare center is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher. The ideal lead teacher will be responsible for fostering a stimulating and nurturing environment. The lead teacher should have an understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, and be skilled in developing play-based lesson plans that align with the CT ELDS. If you have an interest in early childhood education and are passionate, energetic, and creative, send your resume to cottontailsstamford@gmail.com.

Lead Teacher Daily Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Discounted child care
  • Vision, dental and health insurance.
  • 401(k)
  • Growth opportunities
  • Generous paid time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays, sick time and personal time.
  • A supportive, growth-focused environment with ongoing professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and advance in early childhood education.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA with prior classroom experience in a licensed facility
  • Must pass BCIS background check and fingerprinting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

  • Have you interviewed at Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center previously?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25

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