Preschool Lead teacher

Overview

First Church Early Learning Center, established in 1956, is a nonsectarian licensed facility caring for children ages three through six. Our early childhood curriculum is self‑paced, play‑based, and emphasizes development through activities in art, blocks, science, math, sensory, dramatic play, and manipulatives. Daily planning follows the Connecticut State Department of Education Preschool Assessment Framework, the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, and NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards.

The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is one of the original four centers accredited in Connecticut.

• The Half‑Day preschools run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages three, four, and five and follow the Windsor Public School calendar.
• The Full‑Day preschool and childcare programs run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., year‑round, and incorporate the preschool curriculum.

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Hours vary with enrollment and school needs.

• Effective classroom management.
• Plan and implement an emergent curriculum.
• Maintain Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards.
• Communicate daily and hold parent conferences three times per year.
• Use the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards as an assessment and observation tool.
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans focused on each child’s needs.
• Manage classroom staff, including teacher and assistant teacher.

• 3–5 years experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3–5 in an NAEYC accredited or OEC licensed program.
• Knowledge of and experience using the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Experience creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Experience managing classroom staff.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Fingerprinting and background check required.

• CPR, First Aid, or Medication Administration certification (training may be provided).
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards.
• Knowledge of OEC regulations.

Paid vacation and sick time, generous list of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years, medical and dental insurance.