Lead Teacher – Toddler; Ages 2-3

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Full Time FIRST STEPS 8 Armstrong Court, Greenwich, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $43,500.00 To $47,500.00 Annually

Lead Teacher – Toddler (Ages 2-3)

Full Time 37.5 hours

Overview:

Family Centers' Early Care and Education program seeks a highly qualified, passionate, professional educator to join our team as a Lead Toddler Teacher.

The Role:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for supporting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child in alignment with Creative Curriculum and NAEYC standards. This role ensures compliance with all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements while building strong partnerships with families to support each child's growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom staff and volunteers while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally-appropriate environment in compliance with program and licensing standards
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, NAEYC, and licensing requirements
• Develop and execute weekly lesson plans supporting all areas of child development
• Supervise, coach, and support assistant teachers and classroom staff
• Conduct child assessments, maintain accurate records, and communicate progress with families
• Partner with families to support engagement, communication, and smooth transitions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support children with IEPs or individualized needs
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including mandated reporting
• Maintain an organized, engaging classroom that reflects children's learning and development
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and continuous quality improvement efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Minimum 2 years of early childhood teaching experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to model professionalism and best practices
• Ability to maintain a safe, compliant environment and respond effectively in emergencies
• Sound judgment, organization, and ability to manage priorities; basic technology proficiency required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and early childhood best practices
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. as needed

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12+ ECE credits
• Bilingual skills a plus

At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal, and sick time)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution (up to 6%)
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and supplemental coverage
• Tuition assistance (eligible after 6 months)

About Family Centers

Family Centers operates four early childhood locations in Greenwich, offering full-day, year-round programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our play-based Creative Curriculum approach supports the development of language, early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

We are committed to access and equity, offering sliding-scale tuition and scholarships to eligible families. Family Centers is proud to be the only early education program in Greenwich with NAEYC Accredited+ status, reflecting the highest national standards for early childhood education.

Family Centers is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace in Western Connecticut and holds a perfect 100 rating from Charity Navigator.

Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.