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Preschool Lead Teacher

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Wolcott, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026
About This Role

Happy Hands PREP seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to join our Team! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children ages 3-5

We're looking for an imaginative and all-around fun preschool teacher to join our team. We want an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in education, who is genuinely kind and loving toward children, and has a passion for learning and helping others. We are looking for someone that has classroom experience or a degree in early childhood starting their career.

Do you love working with child we have the perfect opportunity for you. We would love to have you join our team.

We have so much to offer to our staff:

  • Guaranteed 37.5 hours per week (we don't send you home if ratios are low)
  • Perfect work schedule to create a balance of work and family life
  • Schedule Monday through Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm
  • Must be able to left 30lbs.
  • Must be able to stand and sit on the floor to engage with children
  • NO teacher out of pocket expenses for class
  • Program supplies all art materials and supplies
  • Fully stocked classroom with all needed material/equipment to run your class
  • Freedom to create your own lessons
  • Paid planning time
  • Low stress work environment
  • Supported and appreciated staff
  • collaborative work environment
  • Staff supported by owners who are present everyday
  • 5 days paid sick/vacation days
  • 3 weeks off during the year unpaid (closed week between Christmas and new years, closed last week in June, and last week in August)
  • Major holidays off (unpaid)
  • Teacher leads class of 8 kids
  • Annual performance increase (dependent upon performance)

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

  • Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
  • Create a fun and safe learning environment
  • Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, educational activities, and playtime
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
  • Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
  • Maintain the health and safety of all students

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
  • Degree in Early Education not required, great to have
  • Passionate about working with children
  • Ability to build positive learning environment for children
  • Positive and patient demeanor
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willing to help the right person grow into the position.

Benefits

  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Child Care Discount
  • Professional Development

Salary : $20 - $25

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