Early Childhood Teacher

Job overview

The Early Childhood Teacher role is onsite in Hamden, CT, at 53 Hillfield Road. Pay is $18–$20 per hour. The teacher is a key member of the program’s teaching team, supporting children’s learning, well-being, and development. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities, supports children’s social, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth, and maintains a safe classroom. The role also includes communicating with families, supervising assistants and volunteers, managing classroom operations, and keeping records current.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement curriculum and activities based on early learning standards
• lead and coach the teaching team
• plan individual and group activities
• communicate with parents and provide progress reports
• maintain a safe and healthy classroom
• supervise assistants and volunteers
• manage classroom operations in line with center policies and state regulations
• maintain records and forms
• pursue professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood teacher

hamden ct

hamden early learning program

full-time

early learning

child development

curriculum planning

classroom safety

parent communication

cpr

first aid

$18–$20/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate’s degree in early childhood education or related study with at least 30 ECE credits, four years of professional childcare experience, and infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

About the employer

Hamden Early Learning Program is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.