Preschool Teacher
Company: CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Hourly Wage
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