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EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. 
Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.
EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.
Head Start Afternoon Teacher 
Reports to:  Head Start: Prenatal to Three Director
Part Time/ Full Year
Torrington, CT
Salary Range: $16.94 - $17.50 per hour  Commensurate with Experience 
Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is August 17, 2026
Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to work in conjunction with classroom staff to teach preschool children in the Head Start program in Torrington, CT. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, experienced working with preschool aged children, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Major Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with classroom teaching staff to plan and implement a wide variety of creative and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 that promote school readiness through language, literacy, cognition, social studies, mathematics, science, the arts, social-emotional skills and physical development in a culturally and linguistically rich environment.
• Develop and maintain on-going relationships with parents as partners in their child's learning process.
• Participate in and maintain documentation of staff professional development activities including staff meetings, workshops, conferences, and in-service training.
• Adhere to the Closing Policy to insure the safe dismissal of all children, and the closing of the classroom.
• Provide a safe physical and social/emotional environment for the children while maintaining active supervision at all times.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop effective relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children, families, and co-workers.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Associate's Degree (preferred) in Early Childhood or in a related field with 12 ECE credits and experience teaching preschool-aged children or CDA. Will accept experience working in a preschool classroom with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families.
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this job.
• Bilingual Preferred: We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English to apply. While Spanish fluency is not required, it is highly valued given the large number of Spanish-speaking children and families we serve. The ability to communicate in Spanish has been especially helpful during end-of-day transitions when many staff members primarily speak English.
   
  

 Physical Requirements:

• Position self to bend and lift up to 30lbs
• Arrange classroom furniture based on needs of children and curriculum
• Six paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement available
• State of CT ECE professional development hours provided by Head Start

Application Procedure:   
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law).  EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT  06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org