The Hotchkiss School·Salisbury, Connecticut
The childcare provider is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They must also ensure the safety and well-being of children while maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Department: Cynthia White Children’s Center (CWCC)
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Job Status: Per-diem, Academic Year Staff
Variable hours, as needed.
CWCC program schedule aligns with The Hotchkiss School academic calendar. Possibility of occasional Saturdays.
Reports to: Director of The Cynthia White Children’s Center
Spark curiosity, build lifelong foundational skills, and share the joy of daily discovery with a warm, supportive team at the Cynthia White Children’s Center!
The Cynthia White Children’s Center (CWCC) is an on-site, full-day childcare center that provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children and infants. Responsibilities of this position include implementing a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices and maintaining caring, cooperative relationships with children, parents, and co-workers. This position requires demonstrated professionalism, interest in supporting children, and effective communication skills to teach in a daycare setting.
Patience and physical stamina are required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run (when needed to supervise children), stand, sit (in small chairs), squat, reach, talk and hear. Teachers are expected to go outside with the children everyday, year round.
Must be able to occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, run, speak and hear.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 20-25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 35-50 pounds carrying children.
Must be able to communicate and converse as well as distinguish and observe.
Must be able to push a stroller and take long walks.
Must be able to remain patient and effective with frequent interruptions.
The Hotchkiss School is a tobacco-free environment.
The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms, and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination).
In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in early childhood care and a willingness to complete required training. Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration is required or must be obtained.
Market context
Per-diem childcare provider roles in Connecticut often draw steady interest from families, centers, and programs that need flexible coverage for absences or schedule gaps. These roles are competitive because employers usually want candidates who can step in quickly, follow care routines, and already have or can obtain First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your training timeline and highlight any early childhood experience in your application.