Early Childhood Educator
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
Compensation:
Based on education and experience.
About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.
SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!
General Statement:
A competent Early Childhood Educator understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of early growth and development through the ages of zero to five.
The Early Childhood Educator stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively working with staff (paraprofessionals and special education teachers) to assess student needs and progress. The Early Childhood Educator plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The Early Childhood Educator accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Early Childhood Educator meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.
See job description attached at the top of the posting for:
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Major Responsibilities
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Qualifications
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.
Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
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A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
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A current resume.
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Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
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External candidates must submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
