Toddler & PreschoolTeacher, Full-Time

Job description

Carousel Preschool LLC is a NAEYC accredited center looking for a Toddler and Preschool Teacher to join our team. We are a licensed private school in Norwalk, CT and are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children. The toddler teaching position will be working with children from 2 to 3 years old and the preschool teaching position will be working with children 3-4 years old. At least 1 year of experience working with toddlers and/or preschool children is required. Candidates must be willing to work hard, be flexible, and love working with children.

Responsibilities

• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.)to teach toddler children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

**Requirements when applying for the Toddler and Preschool Teaching Position:

Please submit your letter of intent to apply along with your resume to: Samantha Abate, Attn: Educational Director

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT 06851 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwalk, CT 06851: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person