Certified Teacher- Pre K at WECC/Preschool

Certified Teacher- Pre K at WECC/Preschool JobID: 6490

• Position Type:

Early Childhood/Headstart

• Date Posted:

9/22/2026

• Location:

WECC/Preschool

(High-Needs School)

Position Description:

Provides instruction and is responsible for prekindergarten students during a particular period in all core content subjects; helps students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development to meet high expectations; communicates with parents; creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participates in professional education. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment that prepares all students for college and career. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations and eager to collaborate with colleagues.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility

• Ensures the safety of students

• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives

• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.t

• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom

• Maintains accurate and complete records as required

• Attends parent/teacher conferences

• Assess student learning continuously and identify areas that require intervention if needed.

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education.

• Maintains respect for confidential information

• Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences

• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed

• Design clear and specific learning assessments.

• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner

• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

• Maintain ongoing communication with parents

• Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials

• Establish and maintain professional relationships

• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Qualifications/Certificates:

• Bilingual(Spanish/English) preferred.

• Active subject matter certificate as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education

• CSDE Certification(s): 001 (PK), 002 (PK), 008 (PK), 112 (PK), 113 (PK)

• Experience working with a diverse student demographic

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or the Windham Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Practical, active listening skills

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Organizational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent public relations skills

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: By the WFT contract

Click to Apply at:

Windham Public Schools (https://www.windhamps.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC\_ID=443913&type=d&pREC\_ID=957419)

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.