Preschool Teacher

Job overview

The Preschool Teacher role is onsite in New Haven, CT, with pay of $22–$26 per hour. The Children’s Preschool uses an emergent, play-based curriculum and emphasizes children’s curiosity and learning. The teacher plans child-centered learning experiences, observes and documents children’s progress, and builds a safe, inclusive classroom community. The role contributes to children’s development through collaboration with co-teachers and families, including home visits and twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement an emergent, child-centered curriculum
• observe, document, and assess learning through records, photographs, and work samples
• create environments that encourage exploration and problem-solving
• collaborate with co-teachers
• communicate and partner with families
• conduct home visits and twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences
• prepare narrative progress summaries
• support social-emotional development
• participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool teacher

full-time

new haven ct

the children's preschool

early childhood education

play-based learning

emergent curriculum

child-centered curriculum

classroom teaching

family partnerships

child development

bachelor's degree

$22–$26/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Why this role

The curriculum is emergent, child-centered, and play-based; the role includes home visits and twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences.

About the employer

The Children's Preschool is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.