WELCOME to the Middlefield Children's Center, where children are given the opportunity to explore, experiment and construct their own knowledge
Call today to schedule your tour (860) 349-0202
We are hiring!
We are currently looking for a LEAD PRE-K TEACHER!
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For all positions, pay is dependent on teaching experience and education. The head teacher position is a salaried position.
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Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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Supporting children's play, exploration, inquiry and creative/critical thinking
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Actively engage the children and facilitate their learning through play and exploration
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Ability to establish and communicate clear expectations for children inclusive of respect, collaboration, participation, and problem solving
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Able to manage small and large groups of children in a calm and nurturing manner
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Maintain a positive mindset and can model problem solving skills
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Understands that they are a role model to the children
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Develop and maintain a positive relationship with children and families
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Providing basic needs for children
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Working collaboratively with our head and lead teachers
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Adheres to our programs policies and procedures
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Qualifications:
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Knowledge of child development to plan for each day and set appropriate goals
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Ability and desire to work with children of varying abilities and backgrounds to support their learning and development
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Ability to maintain clean, organized, and neat spaces, indoors and outdoors
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Ability to actively communicate with children and parents
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Patient, professional, and kind disposition is a must!
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Education and experience:
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Minimum of a CDA, AA or BA in ECE/CD preferred
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3 years experience working with children ages 3-5
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Ability to continue personal education growth by attending workshops and training
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CPR/First Aid, Medical Administration and Epipen training, or willingness to complete these trainings
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Middlefield Children's Center is a special and unique program that has 5 classrooms with small groups of children. We currently have 1 full time position open with the hours of 8 am -4:30pm. Starting salary ranges from $17 - $25 per hour based on education and experience. Benefits include: Paid sick days, savings plan, and employee discount. This is a salaried position so the teacher will be paid for holidays and breaks. We also offer a summer program and teachers are paid hourly over the summer months.
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If you are interested in joining our team
of educators, please send your resume to:
or you can fax it to: (860)358-9849.
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