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Posted August 23, 2026

Childcare Teacher

Kokopelli Discovery Center
Seymour, CT, US Full Time
17USD - 20USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Seeking a hardworking, caring, enthusiastic teacher for a preschool / before and after school program for a small childcare center. Create crafts, play games and teach fun STEM projects with children from 3-10 years old.



What You'll Do

  • Always ensure the safety and well-being of each child
  • Be warm and nurturing with children
  • Plan and teach fun interactive activities for students
  • Assist teachers in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children.
  • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family while providing quality care and friendly service.
  • Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children
  • Maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for

all children.

  • Support the transitions of the day, including bathroom time, indoor/outdoor transitions, helping children change clothes, etc.
  • Become familiar with providing positive guidance and discipline and learning strategies to encourage appropriate behavior per school policy.
  • Perform assigned "housekeeping" tasks such as clean-up and straightening common supply areas in the classroom and around the school.


Requirements

  • All applicants must be able to move with the students
  • Engage in daily activities
  • Have experience working with children
  • Reliable transportation
  • Passionate about working with young children
  • Work closely and effectively in a team setting
  • Flexibility to the meet needs of the children and adjust to changes in the learning environment
  • Ability to make good judgments and decisions


Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid Certification

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