Middletown Preschool Open Search for New Director

The Middletown Cooperative Preschool, which is owned and operated by the parents of the children it serves, has been a thriving environment for three and four year olds since it began in 1968.  As a cooperative, parents play an active role in the early education of their children by participating in the classroom and in the management of the school.  The school's overhead is kept very low, with parent volunteers serving on the board of directors and/or on committees.  A wonderful fenced in, outdoor playground is also available, for fun and exercise when the weather permits.  Beginning next year, the half day program will have slightly extended hours, starting at 9am and finishing at 12 noon, instead of at 11:30am as it has in the past.  The preschool offers an affordable half day school year program for children 3 and 4 years old that emphasizes social skills development, art activities, free choice, cooking, field trips and outdoor play, as well as kindergarten preparedness.

The preschool is now searching for a new Director/Head Teacher for the upcoming calendar school year, starting in September.  Here are the details:

REQUIREMENTS:
• 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, CDA preferred.
• A designated head teacher license.
• Prior experience working in a preschool or child care facility, cooperative preschool experience is preferred.
• At least 3 credits in the administration of early childhood education programs or a commitment to take the required credits within one year of the date of hire.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of State of Connecticut and local regulations.
• Action plan for marketing the preschool to maintain and increase enrollment.
• Strong organizational skills, energetic, fun and creative.

Preferred requirements:
• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 12 months of professional teaching experience.
• Certified in CPR, First Aide and Administration of Medication.

The scheduled work hours are 8:15-12:15 Monday thru Friday from September thru early June (40 weeks). Applications for the position will be accepted by mail only. Please send the following:

• A letter of interest
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Copy of CDA
• Copy of Head Teacher License

All materials must be mailed to:
The Middletown Cooperative Preschool
24 Old Church Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Att. Search Committee

Deadline for applications is March 28, 2011. Only those candidates that meet the requirements will be given consideration for an interview.

http://www.middletowncoop.org