Preschool Head Teacher for Extended Care and Learning Program

JobID:

2751

Position Type:

Extended Care & Learning Program/Head Teacher Date Posted:

5/11/2026

Location:

Farmington Collaborative Preschool Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

Until filled Farmington Public Schools is seeking an experienced Head Preschool Teacher (F/T) for the Extended Care and Learning Program (EXCL)

Location:

Farmington Collaborative Preschool @

West Woods Upper Elementary School Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday less 30 minute unpaid lunch.

Salary:

$24.25 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits Include:

Health insurance, $20,000 Life Insurance. 8 paid holidays, 10 vacation days (after 6 months), 15 sick days, 3 personal days.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field (Early Childhood Education, Human Development, etc.) or

Charts-A-Course Head Teacher Certification Professional Qualifications:

Be able to work independently and as part of a team Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices Have knowledge of Executive Functioning techniques Have knowledge of the Second Step Curriculum Have knowledge of the Handwriting without Tears Curriculum Plan and implement lesson plans and center activities for students ranging in ages 3-5 years old. Effectively supervise small/large groups of children Effectively delegate tasks to support teachers in classroom (planning, prep materials, daily routines) Have effective communication skills, written and verbal with both children and adults Be able to develop behavior management system for large groups and individual students Knowledge of basic computer functions such as Google Classroom and how to navigate Google Drive Duties of a

Head Teacher:

Meet with school personnel as needed Develop thorough knowledge of program policies/procedures Ensure the safety of children Positive interactions with children, families and colleagues Plan and implement daily lesson plans (using district curriculum, HWT, Second Step) Attendance at staff meetings and trainings Positive and age appropriate discipline One hour per day planning time between 3:30-4:30. Create a safe and welcoming environment for children and adults where they feel comfortable and secure Assume equal share of housekeeping duties Keeping classroom and other areas neat and organized Applications accepted until position is filled. To apply, please refer to our website at www.fpsct.org A complete application includes resume, cover letter, and two letters of reference. The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.