Top 333 Preschool teacher Jobs in Westport, Ct

Early Childhood Teacher
Mercy Learning Center —Bridgeport, CT
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Toddler Teacher
Strong Start Early Care & Education —Wilton, CT
- $24 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Head Pre-K Teacher-Wilton, CT
Strong Start Early Care & Education —Wilton, CT
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Head Infant Teacher-Wilton, CT
Strong Start Early Care & Education —Wilton, CT
- From $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Lower School Visual Arts Teacher-Pre-school to Grade 4-2026-2027
Friends Academy —Locust Valley, NY
- $73,000 - $80,000 an hour
- Email
- School experience
- Classroom
- Inventory management
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Preschool Teacher- Part Time 2026-2027 school year
New Canaan Nature Center —New Canaan, CT
- $21.50 - $26.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Preschool
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Full-Time: Infant Toddler Teacher
Pumpkin Preschool Fairfield —Fairfield, CT
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Preschool Assistant Teacher
Earthplace the Nature Center —Westport, CT
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
PRE SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER
THREE LITTLE BEARS DAY CARE LLC —Bridgeport, CT
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Lead Preschool Teacher
Guidepost Montessori —Wilton, CT
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Math
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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SACC Teacher
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —Fairfield, CT
- $18.03 - $27.04 an hour
- Background check
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
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Preschool Assistant Teacher
Ridgefield Academy —Ridgefield, CT
- Extended hours
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Assistant Teacher - Westport, CT
Ridgefield Academy —Westport, CT
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Preschool Teacher
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC —Norwalk, CT
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mead Pre-K Teacher
Ansonia School District —Ansonia, CT
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Management
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Special Education Teacher - Preschool/Kindergarten BASES program
Easton, Redding, Region 9 —Redding, CT
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Preschool
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Preschool Head Teacher - Two’s - Westport, CT
Ridgefield Academy —Westport, CT
- $38,000 - $46,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
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Early Childhood - Teacher
Sol Playschool —Derby, CT
- $48,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
Toddler Assistant Teacher
Earthplace the Nature Center —Westport, CT
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Early Childhood Educator
WK Tutoring —Greenwich, CT
- $35 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- In-person
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Early Childhood Teacher

Mercy Learning Center
Bridgeport, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Early childhood education center experience
Interpersonal skills
Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification
Working with students
Associate's degree
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Mercy Learning Center is seeking a caring, experienced, and dedicated Early Childhood Education Program Head Teacher to join our Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP).

The Head Teacher provides leadership for an assigned classroom and is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where young children can grow and thrive. This position plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with program curriculum, Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS), and children's individual developmental needs.
Create engaging learning experiences in language and literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, physical development, and social-emotional learning.
Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress and use assessment information to guide instruction.
Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, organized, and inclusive classroom environment.
Provide active supervision of children and follow all program health, safety, and licensing requirements.
Use positive, developmentally appropriate approaches to behavior guidance and classroom management.
Maintain child portfolios, attendance records, assessments, and required classroom documentation.
Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly regarding children's development, classroom activities, and progress.
Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Assistant Teachers, classroom aides, volunteers, interns, and practicum students assigned to the classroom.
Participate in staff meetings, curriculum planning, professional development, family activities, and other ECEP and organizational initiatives.

These responsibilities reflect the instructional, child-development, family-engagement, and classroom-leadership expectations in the full position description.

Qualifications

Must meet State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Head Teacher qualification requirements.
Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working in a licensed early childhood education program required.
Experience providing classroom leadership and supporting or mentoring other classroom staff preferred.
Knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, CT ELDS, early childhood curriculum, and Connecticut OEC licensing requirements.
Strong classroom management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop positive, professional relationships with children, families, colleagues, volunteers, and community partners.
Ability to work collaboratively and provide effective classroom leadership.
3-5 years experience.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to actively engage with young children throughout the workday, including sitting on the floor, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching. The Head Teacher must also be able to lift, carry, and assist children and classroom materials weighing up to 45 pounds and respond quickly to children's health, safety, and supervision needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

About Mercy Learning Center

Mercy Learning Center provides educational and support services that empower women and children to achieve greater independence and success. Our Early Childhood Education Program provides a nurturing learning environment for young children while supporting the educational goals of their families.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Employment: Full-Time, 12-Month Position
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Location: In-person

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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preschool teacher jobs in westport, ct

Early Childhood Teacher

Head Toddler Teacher

Head Pre-K Teacher-Wilton, CT

Head Infant Teacher-Wilton, CT

Lower School Visual Arts Teacher-Pre-school to Grade 4-2026-2027

Preschool Teacher- Part Time 2026-2027 school year

Full-Time: Infant Toddler Teacher

Preschool Assistant Teacher

PRE SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER

Lead Preschool Teacher

SACC Teacher

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher - Westport, CT

Preschool Teacher

Mead Pre-K Teacher

Special Education Teacher - Preschool/Kindergarten BASES program

Preschool Head Teacher - Two’s - Westport, CT

Early Childhood - Teacher

Toddler Assistant Teacher

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