Preschool Teacher | Full-Time
Come be part of a place where children are known, teachers are valued, and every day brings something new to discover.
Noroton Presbyterian Child Care (NPCC) in Darien, CT is looking for a warm, nurturing, and enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to join our team full-time. We are seeking teachers for classrooms serving children ages 3 - 5.
At NPCC, we believe that an early childhood program should feel like a second home, a place where children feel safe, families feel welcomed, and educators feel supported and appreciated. We are a mid-sized, ministry-based early childhood program serving families in Darien and the surrounding communities.
Our approach to teaching is rooted in the Project Approach, where children's curiosity, questions, and interests help shape their learning. We believe some of the most meaningful learning happens when teachers slow down, listen carefully, nurture relationships, and give children the freedom to explore, wonder, create, and play.
You may be a great fit for our team if you are:
- Warm, patient, nurturing, and dependable.
- Someone who genuinely enjoys being with young children and finds joy in their questions, ideas, and discoveries.
- An early childhood educator who understands the importance of relationships, play, and hands-on learning.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with a teaching partner and colleagues.
- A thoughtful communicator who values strong partnerships with families.
- Curious and creative, and excited to follow where children's interests lead.
- Experienced working with preschool-aged children in a licensed early childhood setting.
- Someone with a CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).
- Familiar with the Project Approach or another child-centered, play-based curriculum (a plus, but not required).
We want our teachers to feel that they belong here. We are committed to creating a supportive community where educators can grow, collaborate, share ideas, and feel appreciated for the important work they do every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current BCIS background check?
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
