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ASSISTANT TEACHER

St. Aloysius Catholic PreSchool, New Canaan, CT

Qualified Early Childhood Educators: We're Looking for You!

A state-licensed and Catholic Preschool, is seeking a Head Teacher to join our team immediately. We provide high-quality early childhood education and care for children ages 18 months-5 in New Canaan, Connecticut. If you are passionate about early childhood education, committed to helping young children thrive, and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.

Required Educational Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Human Development, OR
• Must have an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus at least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Or an CDA

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in a licensed preschool, child care center, or comparable early childhood setting serving children ages 3-5.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Familiarity with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS), NAEYC standards, and Connecticut OEC/DPH licensing requirements preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Head Teacher in planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging learning experiences for preschool-aged children.
• Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Adhere to all program policies, accreditation standards, and state licensing regulations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Opportunity for professional growth within a respected, mission-driven organization
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Apply Today!

For immediate consideration, please complete the CT Reap application, include all required documentation and submit a resume and cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications, to: Maria Hillman at mhillman@starcc.com