Pre-K Teacher

Position Information

Job Title: Early Childhood Education (ECE)/ Pre‑K Teacher (Certified) – Waterbury Public Schools. Location: Districtwide. Date Posted: 4/20/2026. Date Available: 08/20/2026.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, develop classroom behavior rules, and maintain order.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Create a classroom environment that encourages student involvement and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Diagnose learning disabilities, provide input on IEPs.
• Encourage parent participation and collaborate on responsibilities.
• Establish learning objectives based on student needs and district curriculum.
• Observe, evaluate, and follow up on each child's development; plan instructional and developmental support.
• Build relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals, setting clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Implement Head Start Program Performance Standards and integrate Head Start service areas.
• Maintain accurate records per legal, district, and Head Start policies.
• Provide student and parent availability outside instructional hours as needed.
• Conduct two home visits and two parent conferences per year for Head Start students.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Ensure proper use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Teach assigned classes on schedule and in designated locations.
• Order materials and equipment as required.
• Participate with Head Start program review and self‑assessment teams.
• Attend Head Start in‑service meetings/training.
• Engage in school management and share responsibility for the full program.
• Plan a program of study that meets student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Supervise paraprofessionals, assistants, and volunteers.
• Utilize instructional methods, resources, and evaluations to motivate and enable learning.
• Provide an environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.
• Deliver instructional program for all students including those with disabilities.
• Supervise students in various school settings.
• Ensure safety precautions for students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Write instructional plans and prepare classes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate or suitable endorsements for the assignment.
• Current motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
• Completion of all State CEU requirements for re‑certification.
• Knowledge of core curriculum areas, child development, educational philosophy, best practices, school policies, instructional technologies, multicultural and disability‑inclusive education, PBIS, SRBI, and district curriculum.
• Skills in classroom management, organization, presentation, mediation, conflict resolution, communication, technology integration, and report development.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles for diverse student populations and collaborate with administrators, colleagues, central office, school‑based staff, students, parents, and community.
• Ability to evaluate and report student performance to enhance achievement, to plan and implement lesson plans, and to manage tasks flexibly.
• Ability to use computer and multimedia technology, work cooperatively, and maintain professional relationships.
• Human relations skills and effective oral and written communication.
• Other relevant skills and abilities as listed above.

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.