Preschool Teachers

Summary

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County is the second largest provider of early childhood education and care in Connecticut. CLC offers quality early childhood education along with comprehensive services to children and families with our eight locations in Stamford.

Our work environment includes a safe and respectful work environment, a fun and dynamic atmosphere, opportunities for career growth through professional development and tuition assistance. Hourly rates based on education specific to early childhood (birth through 6 years). Apply even if you have ECE college credits.

Additional information about CLC can be found www.clcfc.org or on any of our social media accounts.

(Apply! Your combination of education and experience may fit into any of these categories listed below Or we can work with you to get to the next category)

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent
• Early Childhood Education Certificate Program
• Child Development Associate AND 12 Early Childhood Credits
• Child Development Associate OR Equivalent (12 Early Childhood Credits)
• High School Diploma

If you don't have a degree in ECE, consider applying. Your 12 ECE credits still qualify you for an Assistant Teacher position!

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

• Background Check
• Drug Test

Nice To Haves

• CDA or 12 Early Childhood Credits
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood (birth through 5 coursework)

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 3 weeks vacation and 12 sick days earned per year, 3 personal days
• Federal Holidays
• Week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Weather related closings
• Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance
• 6 days of Professional Development
• CPR, First Aid, OSHA and Medication Training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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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 children 6 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/

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