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State Pre-K Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

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#Early Childhood Education#Pre-K#Preschool#Licensing Guidelines#Childcare Center#Educational Lesson Plans#Family Studies
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Location

West Haven, Connecticut

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing preschool children to prepare them for Kindergarten. They manage classroom operations, implement curriculum, and build relationships with families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Experience in leading a classroom and the ability to meet state licensing requirements are required.

bachelor degreeMentoringFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationChild Assessment

Job description

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll

  • Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
  • Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.

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Learning Care Group

Learning Care is where childhood is nurtured with love. For more than 50 years, we’ve partnered with families to provide safe, caring early education for children from infancy through school age. Here, children feel valued, build lasting friendships, explore with confidence, and...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
HQNovi, MI
  • Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements.
  • Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
    • We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree
    • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
    • The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
    • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

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    Market context

    Connecticut classroom teacher 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.

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