New Opportunities Inc

Preschool Teacher - Part-Time

Waterbury, CT, USAPosted Jul 14, 2026

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Preschool Teacher - Part-Time at New Opportunities Inc is a role based in Waterbury, CT, USA. The posting asks for an associate degree. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Applications are submitted through Paylocity.

Education
Associate degree
Visa sponsorship
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Paylocity

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Description

Part Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position  

$22.90 per hour, 28 hours per week

Monday through Friday, 8:30am-2:00pm


BASIC FUNCTION OF PRESCHOOL TEACHER: 

Provide a safe learning environment for children where social/emotional and educational skills are taught. Support family efforts to have their children’s experiences lead to measurable outcomes leading to children’s School Readiness.


RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

  • Ensures children are safe and well supervised.
  • Development of daily educational and developmental lessons to support individual children’s learning outcomes.
  • Prepares educational activities in accordance with core curriculum.
  • Assess, monitor, and maintain records of the developmental needs of each child using the curriculum assessments systems.
  • Establish individual goals for each child.
  • Supervise classroom staff and volunteers.
  • Confers with Managers on individual child needs as needed.
  • Conduct teacher/parent conferences and other parent meetings as needed.
  • Provide families with information regarding community services and programs.
  • Conduct scheduled field trips .
  • Supports parent involvement and engagement throughout ECD.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and orderly physical environment.
  • Maintains classroom supplies and equipment and reorders supplies as necessary.
  • Fulfills Mandated Reporter responsibilities.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHER:


Education:

  • Associates Degree in ECE or CDA with 30 ECE credits
  • BA in ECE or related field preferred

Experience:

Experience working in an early childhood program. 


Job Skills:

  • Ability to work with children with challenging behaviors  
  • Communications skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Positive interactions with children  
  • Knowledge of developmental needs of children
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Knowledge of available community services
  • Bilingual preferred 

Licenses /certifications:

  • First Aid, CPR Certification, and Medication Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment).
  • Must maintain the credentials required by funding sources and/or agencies to sustain position. 


EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability


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