Head Start Afternoon Teacher

Head Start Afternoon Teacher

Reports to:

Head Start:
Prenatal to Three Director

Part Time/Full Year

Location:

Torrington, CT

Salary Range: $16.94 - $17.50 per hour commensurate with experience

Position open until filled / Anticipated start date August 17, 2026

EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to work in conjunction with classroom staff to teach preschool children in the Head Start program in Torrington, CT. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, experienced working with preschool aged children, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Collaborate with classroom teaching staff to plan and implement a wide variety of creative and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 that promote school readiness through language, literacy, cognition, social studies, mathematics, science, the arts, social‑emotional skills and physical development in a culturally and linguistically rich environment.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with parents as partners in their child's learning process.
• Participate in and maintain documentation of staff professional development activities including staff meetings, workshops, conferences, and in‑service training.
• Adhere to the Closing Policy to ensure the safe dismissal of all children, and the closing of the classroom.
• Provide a safe physical and social/emotional environment for the children while maintaining active supervision at all times.

• Ability to develop effective relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children, families, and co‑workers.

• Associate’s Degree (preferred) in Early Childhood or related field with 12 ECE credits and experience teaching preschool‑aged children or CDA. Will accept experience working in a preschool classroom with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families.
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this job.
• Bilingual Preferred:
  We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English to apply. While Spanish fluency is not required, it is highly valued given the large number of Spanish‑speaking children and families we serve.

• Position self to bend and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Arrange classroom furniture based on needs of children and curriculum.
• Six paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• State of CT ECE professional development hours provided by Head Start.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC , or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR