Preschool Assistant Teacher​/Floater

About This Role

1st Church Preschool is an NAEYC accredited morning and full day preschool program located in Cheshire. Our program is not religiously affiliated, and our play-based philosophy promotes learning through hands-on experiences. We provide education and childcare for children aged 2.9 months through 6 years old. Our preschool is a school-year program with a 9-week summer program. The program closes for December Break and 9 days in August.

Start Date:

August 28, 2026.

Hours:

Mon‑Fri 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Total

Hours:

35 (½ hr. non-paid break each day).

1st Church Preschool is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher (Floater) to help throughout the school in a variety of capacities.

• Assuming responsibility for maintaining kitchen area, set-up of morning and afternoon snack, loading/unloading dishwasher, washing art materials and other daily housekeeping tasks.
• Providing back‑up support for teachers in transitions of the day, including bathroom time, indoor/outdoor transitions, getting children on/off bus, helping children change clothes, etc.
• Providing coverage in classroom when short-staffed and assisting children as directed by the Head Teacher.
• Under the direction of the Director/Head Teacher, assisting in carrying out the overall program activities.
• Clean and organize classroom areas, including tables and snack dishes, so the Head Teacher can focus on children’s and families’ needs.
• Being aware of overall safety issues outside on the playground and helping children to play safely and within established boundaries.
• Reporting all difficult and/or discipline issues to the teacher in charge.
• Becoming familiar with and learning to manage children’s discipline according to the program’s policies.
• Awareness and acceptance of the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs of each child as an individual.
• Supporting each child’s health and safety at all times during school.
• Reporting all accidents and emergencies to the Head Teacher.
• Attendance at workshops and training sessions as required to maintain professional status.
• Reliable and consistent attendance includes arriving on time, not leaving early, and utilizing personal and sick time effectively.
• Staffing the program’s 9‑week summer program and April school vacation week as needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• ECE Credits.
• Experience working with young children.

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• Decision‑making skills.

• Contribute to an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of preschool children.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
• Communicate and maintain a positive relationship with staff and families.
• Work closely and effectively in a team setting.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform other physical tasks related to the preschool environment.

• Child development and early education theories and practices.
• Safe and appropriate activities for children.
• NAEYC Standards and Accreditation.
• The Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
• The Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching System.
• Office of Early Childhood approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Office of Early Childhood approved Medication Administration (oral, topical and inhalant) and Administration of Anaphylaxis/Emergency Medication.

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• AFLAC.
• Paid‑Time Off (Sick & Personal).
• Paid Holidays.
• 1 Week Paid Vacation in December.
• Retirement Benefit—Simple IRA with 3% match.
• Cost of Living Increase and End‑of‑Year Bonus as supported by Annual Budget.
• Longevity Bonuses.