Preschool Head Teacher
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) - Stamford, CT
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County's (CLC) teachers enjoy a collaborative environment working with and being supported by other staff members including on-site health care providers, social and family service workers, a nutrition team, educational coordinators, and educational managers. CLC provides a safe, warm, nurturing, and challenging environment where children are free to explore, learn, and grow, while serving their families and the community.
Duties
- Developing and planning all aspects of curriculum
- Maintaining a safe, healthy environment for the children
- Partnering and communicating with parents
- Documenting the children's progress and accomplishments through assessments
- Collaborating with all co-workers and supervision of Assistant Teachers
Requirements
Head Teacher - Preschool:
- Bachelor or Associatedegree in Early Childhood Education, or
- Bachelor or Associate degree including 36 or 30 credits specific to *Early Childhood Education, with
- Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience
*Note:Specific to Early Childhood is defined as coursework inclusive of "Birth", "Nursery", and/or "Pre-K".Coursework excluding Early Childhood, "K", "Elementary", "Secondary", cannot be considered for education requirements. Credentials accepted are Connecticut's Early Childhood Teacher Credential (ECTC), Praxis #113, #112, #065, #001, #002, #003, or #008.
Background check, and drug test required.
Nice To Haves
Knowledge of:
- NAEYC and/or Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards
- CT ELDS and DOTS
- Google Classroom
Benefits
As an employee of Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County you will enjoy a creative work environment with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), generous vacation (earned 15 days), sick time (earned 12 days), and personal time (3 days), major Federal Holidays including the week of Christmas, weather related closings, tuition reimbursement, professional development, promotional opportunities, Employee Assistance Program, and more.
About Us
Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is committed to providing early childhood education for all families, with direct services and programs focused on health, nutrition family support for children6 weeks – 5 years of age.
As the second largest early childhood education provider in Connecticut, CLC has been a leader in developing and implementing high-quality and affordable early childhood education and care programs since 1902. The nonprofit agency is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has eight locations in Stamford.
CLC is a Fairfield County innovator in early childhood education outcomes, empowering families to be their own advocates in any circumstance, including when faced with early education obstacles. CLC also identifies and develops strategic community relationships to strengthen families and just educational outcomes.
To learn more about CLC please visit our website:http://www.clcfc.org/" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://www.clcfc.org/
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