Lead Preschool Teacher

Job overview

The Lead Preschool Teacher role is in person in Wolcott, CT. Pay is $18.50–$24 per hour in the listing; the description separately states $19.00–$23.50 per hour. The position is with Happy Hands PREP, a preschool program expanding its team. The teacher plans and leads age-appropriate learning activities for preschool children, creating a safe and engaging classroom. The role supports children’s intellectual and creative growth through routines, play, communication with families, and attention to student health and safety.

What you'll do

• Plan and present age-appropriate activities
• instruct preschool-aged children in activities that promote intellectual and creative growth
• create a safe learning environment
• develop schedules and routines for physical activity, learning, and play
• build positive relationships with students and parents
• communicate with parents about student growth and progress
• maintain student health and safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead preschool teacher

early childhood education

preschool

full-time

wolcott ct

happy hands prep

monday–friday

30–37.5 hours per week

$18.50–$24 per hour

classroom instruction

lesson planning

parent communication

paid planning time

class of 8 children

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Five paid sick/vacation days, paid planning time, classroom materials and supplies, major holidays off unpaid, and three unpaid closure weeks during the year.
• The posting states that health insurance is not offered.

Why this role

The posting offers guaranteed 30–37.5 hours per week and Monday–Friday schedules: 8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. during the school year or 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in summer. It describes a class of eight children, paid planning time, and supplied classroom materials.

About the employer

Happy Hands PREP LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.