Wildflower Preschool
Wildflower Preschool is hiring: Classroom Teacher in Westbrook
Wildflower Preschool, Westbrook, CT, US, 06498
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Wildflower Preschool is a brand-new early childhood program opening in September 2025. We are seeking a dedicated teacher to join our toddler program, serving children ages 2–3. Our curriculum is play-based, child-led, and deeply rooted in early literacy and the creative arts.
Duties
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Benefits
Summary
Wildflower Preschool is a brand-new early childhood program opening in September 2025. We are seeking a dedicated teacher to join our toddler program, serving children ages 2–3. Our curriculum is play-based, child-led, and deeply rooted in early literacy and the creative arts.
Duties
- Assist in planning and implementing engaging learning experiences that emphasize play, early literacy, sensory exploration, creative arts, and child-led inquiry.
- Foster a nurturing, safe, and developmentally responsive environment.
- Support a classroom of 5 toddlers with warmth, consistency, and care.
- Assist in documenting children’s learning and development; maintain individual portfolios.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with families through ongoing communication.
- Collaborate with fellow educators to support the school’s shared vision.
Requirements
- Experience working in an OEC-licensed early childhood center
- Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice
- Excellent observation, documentation, and communication skills
- A deep belief in respectful, relationship-based teaching
Nice To Haves
- Degree in early childhood education or a related field (or working towards a degree)
Benefits
- Paid federal holidays
- 2 weeks PTO
- 2 weeks paid school vacation
- Paid professional development
- Opportunity for summers off