Preschool Teacher
About This Role
This support staff member position at Kent Community Nursery School in Kent offers $20 – $22/Hr. The role requires an active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Join Our Nursery School Team
Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS) seeks a full-time Teacher to join our team, starting in August 2026 (with the possibility of an earlier start). We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where children can explore and grow.
We're looking for a qualified professional who shares our passion for providing high-quality early childhood education. Our daily hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Creating a stimulating and safe environment for children, with a focus on outdoor play and exploration.
- Developing and implementing engaging lesson plans that cater to the needs of each child.
- Building strong relationships with children, parents, and staff, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Collaborating with colleagues to plan activities and develop curriculum.
- Assuming full responsibility for the children and program, including administrative tasks and report writing.
Requirements
Qualifications. The Teacher must have experience working with preschool-age children and enjoy working with children. The position requires one of two options:
Option 1
- An earned Associate's CDA (Child Development Associate) credential issued from the Council for Professional Recognition or at least 12 credits in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited higher education institution
- And over not less than a nine (9) month span of time: At least 1,080 hours of documented supervised experience working with children in a program that serves children under the age of 6 years.
Option 2
- A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
- And at least three hundred and sixty (360) hours of documented supervised experience working with unrelated children under the age of 6 years and at least one semester of student teaching with children under the age of 6 years.
Required certifications are to be completed by the time the position begins:
- Child Care and CPR/First Aid Certification: Adult, Child, Infant, (renewed every 2 years)
- Administration of Medication Training for Childcare: Oral, topical, and inhalant medication, (renewed every 3 years)
- Administration of Medication Training for Childcare: Injectable medication, (renewed every year)
- CT Care 4 Kids Health and Safety Training,
- CT OEC Background Check, completed by the time the position begins (renewed at expiration)
- Medical Exam, (within a year)
We can help coordinate a training for the above-mentioned certifications and your time will be paid by KCNS to complete the required certifications.
Benefits
Benefits include paid time off (PTO) and Professional Development assistance. PTO is offered based on the number of hours worked per week. PTO may be used for sick time and personal time. Professional Development assistance is for fees and mileage.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires a CDA.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Teacher role pays $20 to $22/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Kent Community Nursery School located?
Kent Community Nursery School is located at 6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT