Head Teacher - Kindergarten Prep

The Kindergarten Prep Head Teacher is responsible for leading a safe, engaging, and academically focused classroom that prepares children to enter first grade ready to succeed. This position plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction that strengthens early literacy, mathematics, communication, problem-solving, independence, self-regulation, and positive classroom behavior.

Full-time

• Develop and implement a structured, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with applicable Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards and first-grade readiness expectations.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans that include clear learning objectives, instructional activities, small-group instruction, learning centers, movement, play, and opportunities for children to practice new skills.
• Provide intentional instruction in:
• Letter recognition, phonemic awareness, early reading and comprehension;
• Writing, fine-motor development, and oral communication;
• Number recognition, counting, patterns, shapes, measurement, and early problem-solving;
• Listening, following multi-step directions, completing tasks, and participating in classroom routines;
• Cooperation, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, independence, and responsible decision-making.
• Use a balance of teacher-directed instruction, hands-on exploration, purposeful play, and individualized support.  /li
• Differentiate instruction for children with varying academic, developmental, behavioral, linguistic, and social-emotional needs.
• Help children develop the stamina, independence, and classroom habits needed to participate successfully in a kindergarten and first-grade environment.

• Observe, document, and assess each child's academic, developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional progress.
• Establish baseline information and monitor progress throughout the program.
• Use assessment results and classroom observations to adjust lesson plans, create small groups, and provide additional support or enrichment.
• Maintain accurate student records, portfolios, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Identify children who may require additional support and collaborate with the Director, families, or other appropriate professionals.
• Ensure families receive timely, understandable information about their child's progress, strengths, and areas for continued development.

• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to Assistant Teachers.
• Clearly assign classroom responsibilities and ensure all team members understand lesson objectives, routines, supervision expectations, and individual student needs.
• Model effective teaching, positive behavior support, professional communication, and active supervision.
• Provide Assistant Teachers with regular feedback and address performance or classroom concerns promptly.
• Lead classroom planning meetings and ensure that the teaching team is prepared for each day.
• Help create a collaborative classroom culture in which staff communicate effectively and consistently support children.

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Provide active supervision during classroom activities, meals, transitions, toileting, outdoor play, field trips, and other program activities.
• Establish predictable routines, clear expectations, and positive behavior supports.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s behavior and help children learn to express emotions, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, behavior, development, health, illness, injuries, incidents, and suspected abuse or neglect.
• Follow all mandated reporting and incident-reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with BGCH policies and all applicable Office of Early Childhood, DCF, School Readiness, NAEYC, health, safety, and licensing requirements.

• Build respectful, trusting relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Communicate regularly with families about…