Preschool Teacher
Company: CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Learning Program seeks
full-time Early Childhood Education Teacher. This position serves
as the Lead Teacher in a classroom of 16 to 20 Head Start /
Preschool (3-5-year-old) children. The position is responsible for
the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities
for preschool children. This position is the indirect supervisor of
an Assistant Teacher and a Classroom Aid (CDA Specialist). This
position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of
the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed: Summary:
* Planning (20%) * Program Implementation (50%) * Family
Partnerships (10%) * Communication and Service Coordination (5%) *
Record Keeping and Recording (5%) * Ongoing Monitoring and
Self-Assessment (5%) * Supervision and Human Resources (5%)
Essential Job Responsibilities: Planning * Ensure the written
curriculum includes: * goals for children's development and
learning; * the experiences through which children will achieve
these goals; * what staff and parents can do to help children
achieve these goals; * the materials needed to support the
implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals
* Responsible for the preparation of daily lesson plans. Post them
for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom * Develop an
individual plan for each child including goal setting based on
identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to
meet established child outcomes Program Implementation * Follow
program curriculum providing developmentally and linguistically
appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of
children served * Implement active learning experiences advancing
the intellectual and emotional competence of children * Provide a
print rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeric
and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem
solving abilities * Provide positive guidance and discipline
supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for
kindergarten and beyond * Implement daily lesson plans in response
to children's needs and interests incorporating observations,
anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development
and the key experiences * Integrate Individual Education Plans
(IEPs) for children with disabilities * Provide children with a
consistent classroom routine * Provide supervision and ensure the
safety and security of children at all times in accordance with
Head Start and day care licensing requirements * Supervise and eat
nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum
activity, to model good nutrition, proper social skills, and family
style meal service * Supervise all classroom field trips and
outdoor activities * Understand regulations associated with
prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the
exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of
contamination Head Start Employee Expectations * Uphold shared
values of the program * Give and receive constructive feedback *
Cooperate with co-workers, providing assistance, information or
other support as it is needed to ensure quality service to children
and families and to build and maintain positive staff relationships
* Actively participate in Head Start community, including staff
meetings, mandated trainings, committee meetings, and other
program-wide functions as needed, including some evening activities
* Recognize that your job description is service area specific and
that a successful employee upholds the overall employment standards
outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and
specifically, but not limited to: confidentiality, child abuse
reporting, attendance and dependability, appropriate dress,
customer service and support to all families, prudent use of
program resources, and promoting and maintaining safe work
environment * Demonstrate integrity and responsibility by always
doing one's personal best, being hones and ethical, following
through on commitment * Maintain a commitment to professionalism,
continue own professional development and mange performance by
taking responsibility for one's own performance, setting goals,
eliciting feedback, tracking progress and addressing performance
issues promptly * Attend local state and regional initiatives to
represent the center and to develop professionally * Exhibit
flexibility by showing an openness to different and new ways of
doing things, and changing strategy when an initial strategy is
unsuccessful * Show initiative by identifying what needs to be done
and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it
* Respect the time constraints of your co-workers by showing up to
meetings promptly, attending school daily, and giving advance
notice if for any reason you are unable to carry out your
responsibilities Benefits: Competitive compensation, plus
comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays,
paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement
program. $1,000 sign on bonus currently being offered. Closing
Date: Open Until Filled Successful candidates must possess: * AA in
Early Childhood Education (minimum) * BA preferred with at least
twelve credits in early childhood * BA in another field with
applicable work experience may be considered. * Ability to pass an
OEC background check and fingerprinting screening. * Bilingual
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. * Competitive
compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including
health care coverage and retirement program. Send resume and letter
of interest. Health Requirements: * Recent fit for duty
examination. * Ability to lift 40 lbs. Closing Date: open until
Filled Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation details: 19-24
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