Bright & Early Learning Center Hiring for Preschool Teacher Job at Middletown, CT Full Time

Come join Bright & Early Children’s Learning Centers, a growing chain of high-quality early care and education schools for children aged Infant through Preschool. We are CT’s premiere choice for Early Childhood Education, proudly celebrating over 20 years of caring for and educating Connecticut’s young children. As an employer, we hold ourselves to the highest possible standard, and in turn we are looking for only the most dedicated teachers. If you’re passionate about a career in childcare and early education, then you’ve come to the right place.

Bright & Early Teachers must possess our core values:

EDUCATE, NURTURE, MINDFUL, and CHEERFUL

We are currently looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher

Qualifications needed to teach effectively include knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. Candidates must be warm, nurturing, patient, flexible and have a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for Infants
• Employ a variety of educational techniques
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum tailored to their individual needs.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Why join Bright and Early?

· Be part of a supportive, caring community of educators

· Work in a safe, clean, and bright environment

· Positively impact the lives of local children and their families

· Competitive wages

· Health insurance benefits

· Supplemental insurance available

· Generous PTO

· Childcare discount

· 401k with B&E employer matching

· Professional Development

· Pop up employee perks:

• Surprise breakfasts
• Lucky days- scratch off tickets
• Annual all company gatherings
• Teacher Appreciation celebrations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 vaccine required

Work Location: One location