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Lead Preschool Teacher

Cheyenne's Early Learning Center
Bridgeport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

CELC is hiring for Lead Preschool teachers. Please email your resume to schedule a time to fill out an application! We are excited to support the children and families of our community and look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications:

  • MUST have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood for the lead teacher position & at least 12 ECE credits to be an assistant teacher. Must be willing to go back to school to achieve a degree in ECE. Hourly wage depends on current qualifications for this position.
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Provide 3 professional references
  • Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation a plus
  • Knowledge of ELDS or DOTS
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year working in a childcare setting.
  • Fluent in other languages (i.e.. spanish, portuguese, etc.) a plus!

Your job duties will include:

  • Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
  • Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
  • Establishing policies and procedures, including disciplinary policies
  • Maintaining and scheduling weekly and monthly activities
  • Participating in on-going in-service and education development opportunities, and participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the program’s goals and objectives
  • Planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students
  • Providing a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
  • Providing adequate equipment and activities
  • Ensuring that all children are supervised at all times
  • Communicating with parents and discussing their children’s development
  • Implementing positive discipline
  • Observing children and making notes of progress and development
  • Providing a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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