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Child Development LEAD Teacher

NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA, INC.·New Canaan, Connecticut

$24 - $29/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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Classroom teachers collaborate to deliver a program that promotes children's social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. The role involves working specifically with infants, 1-year-olds, and 2-year-olds in a childcare setting.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • New
  • Canaan,
  • CT 06840Salary
  • Range: $24.00 - $29.00 HourlyLooking for experienced CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHERS Rainbow Station, the full time childcare program at the New Canaan YMCA is looking to hire additional LEAD TEACHERS in our Toddler classrooms - if you especially enjoy working with infants and 1 and 2 year olds, we would love to hear more from YOU! Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic and nurturing – with a passion for working with young children. Our classroom teachers work together to provide a program which fosters children's social, physical, emotional and cognitive growth. In addition to our classrooms, as part of the New Canaan YMCA, our childcare program has use of additional indoor space (such as the gymnasium and Bouncing Bears) and outdoor space (2 playgrounds), as well as other enhanced program offerings such as music classes and swim instruction (for the older classrooms).
  • Our center is open
  • Mondays through
  • Fridays, from 7:30am to 6pm - and full-time teachers work approximately 35 hours a week, with ability to work up to 40+ if interested. Our full time positions offer competitive salaries, free YMCA membership for you and your family, comprehensive benefits (with 90% of medical premiums paid by the Y), PTO, paid Holidays, guaranteed time off at the Winter Holidays, free Professional Development and more! We hope you will be interested in joining our incredible childcare team, and in helping our youth and families become a part of the New Canaan community! Hourly rates start at $24.00 an hour, commensurate with experience
  • QualificationsSuccessful
  • Candidates will possess: Associates degree/Bachelor's degree preferred Knowledge of Early Childhood Development CPR / First Aid A "Safety First" mindset Excellent communication skills and an abundance of patience Punctual and reliable A love of singing, storytelling, imaginative play and crafts Responsive and flexible to the needs of the program Ability to work well with children in cooperation with other staff and parents of participants
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NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA, INC.

Enriching all people in spirit, mind, and body… The New Canaan YMCA is committed to providing programs and services that promote the health and well-being of our members and our community. We are founded on Christian principles and are guided by our core values of caring,...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees

Requirements

Successful candidates should possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, knowledge of Early Childhood Development, and current CPR/First Aid certification. Essential qualities include a safety-first mindset, excellent communication, patience, reliability, and a love for activities like singing and storytelling.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Energy
  • Communication Skills
  • CPR
  • Reliability
  • Punctuality
  • Patience
  • Enthusiasm
  • Nurturing
  • Child Development
  • First Aid
  • Cognitive Growth
  • Social Growth
  • Emotional Growth
  • Physical Growth
  • Safety First Mindset
  • Singing

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Free YMCA membership for you and your family
  • Paid medical premiums (90% paid by the Y)
  • Guaranteed time off at the Winter Holidays
  • Free Professional Development

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $29/hr
Location
New Canaan, Connecticut
Posted
Feb 25, 2026
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Connecticut Child Development Lead Teacher

In Connecticut, Child Development Lead Teacher roles are typically competitive because centers look for candidates who can combine early childhood knowledge with strong safety and communication skills. This role stands out for requiring an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, current CPR/First Aid, and a patient, reliable approach to daily care and activities. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm the age group, schedule, and whether your certification is current.

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