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Job Description
Child Development Teacher
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Position Number:
7272060
Location:
Bridgeport, CT
Position Type:
Child Care Services Child Development Teacher About CT State
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position Details
Posted:
June 26, 2026
Level:
Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type:
Standard
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date:
Work Location:
CT State Housatonic (900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, 06604)
Work Modality:
On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Position Summary
Individual colleges within the Community College system provide child development centers, offering childcare, child development, nutrition and related services for the children of students, staff and citizens of communities in their respective service areas. The colleges also offer academic programs in early childhood education. The child development centers provide the collateral function of serving as laboratories for practical experience by early childhood education students. The Child Development Teacher plans and carries out learning activities for children in a college child development center as well as assisting early childhood education students of the Community College in gaining practical teaching experience as part of their curriculum. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of Child Development Center or other administrator, the Child Development Teacher is accountable for contributing to the development and care of children enrolled in the College's Child Laboratory School through effective performance in these essential functional areas: Key responsibilities include: Teaching the Laboratory School children
Accountable for providing age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for assigned children in the College's Laboratory School.
Overseeing student teachers' academic lab experience.
Accountable for contributing to the practical experience of the College's early childhood education students.
Parent communications.
Accountable for communicating with parents about their children's progress as well as about the services of the Laboratory School
Participating in Center administration.
Accountable for contributing to the effective management of the Laboratory School by participating in its administration.
Additional responsibilities include:
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of experience in a related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Early childhood education
Child development and learning principles and applications
Childcare administration
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Special Requirements:
Hold a valid First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certificates approved by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Division of Licensing; Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Health & Safety Training, Mandated Reporter Training.
Incumbents must be fingerprinted through the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and approved to work in a childcare setting. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards and the Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching Systems.
Experience with NAEYC Accreditation and State of CT Early Childhood Education licensing.
Experience within a laboratory school and/or with preservice teachers.
Knowledge of, or experience with, the Project Approach and/or the Developmental Interaction Approach.
Proven experience implementing and assessing effective classroom and behavior management strategies.
Experience supporting children with diverse abilities, learning styles, and developmental needs. Salary and Benefits Salary $72,097 approximate annual CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave policies
Multiple retirement plan options
Comprehensive health insurance choices
Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees. Application Instructions
