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Lead Preschool Teacher
Job in
Winsted, Connecticut, 06098, USA
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
Winsted Area Child Care Center, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About This Role
Winsted Area Child Care Center is seeking early childhood teacher candidates for our Early Start CT Preschool program who are highly motivated, experienced in working with diverse populations and looking to make a difference in our community. Our goal is to offer a safe, caring environment, which meets the emotional, social, developmental, health, nutritional, psychological, and educational needs of each child.
WhatYou’ll Do
- Maintain State of CT Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards
- Develop and implement the daily curriculum designed to meet the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child based on developmentally appropriate practice and early learning standards in a play based classroom
- Build trusting relationships with children through respectful, patient and supportive interactions
- Meet the basic needs of the children, maintain a clean safe classroom and keep equipment and supplies in good condition
- Monitor and assess each child’s growth, development and performance
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, communicate frequently and plan parent-teacher conferences
- Work closely and effectively in a team setting, model professionalism and coach assistant teachers as needed
- Ensure all center policies and state licensing regulations are met, maintain accurate records
- Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field of study with at least 12 credits in ECE
- Minimum of 1 year professional child care experience
- Ability to work well with others (staff, children and families) and foster a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to meet the needs of the children and program
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
- Familiarity with CT Early Learning Development Standards
- Desire to continue learning through professional development
- Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening per OEC licensing regulations
- Lift up to 50lbs and perform other physical tasks related to an early childhood environment including the ability to kneel, bend, squat and crawl
- Experience in a NAEYC accredited program
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
- Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification, Emergency Medication (we will provide this)
- 37.5 hours per week
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Health Insurance, Vision, Dental
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) with up to a 3% match
- Paid professional development
- Discounted child care (if space is available)
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