Family Centers·Greenwich, Connecticut
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum while supervising classroom staff and volunteers. They must also maintain a safe, nurturing environment and build strong partnerships with families to support each child's growth.
Lead Teacher – Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Full Time 37.5 hours
Greenwich, CT
Family Centers’ Early Care and Education program seeks a highly qualified, passionate, professional educator to join our team as a Lead Toddler Teacher.
The Lead Teacher is responsible for supporting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child in alignment with Creative Curriculum and NAEYC standards. This role ensures compliance with all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements while building strong partnerships with families to support each child’s growth and success.
Benefits: & Perks
At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.
Family Centers operates four early childhood locations in Greenwich, offering full-day, year-round programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our play-based Creative Curriculum approach supports the development of language, early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
We are committed to access and equity, offering sliding-scale tuition and scholarships to eligible families. Family Centers is proud to be the only early education program in Greenwich with NAEYC Accredited+ status, reflecting the highest national standards for early childhood education.
Family Centers is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace in Western Connecticut and holds a perfect 100 rating from Charity Navigator.
For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.familycenters.org/ [http://www.familycenters.org/] or on our LinkedIn page
Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.
Market context
In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.