Employment Opportunities
The COMO is always looking for passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of fostering a welcoming and engaged community. As an employer, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Working at the COMO offers the chance to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment. Explore our available positions and join us in enriching the lives of our community members:
Lead Preschool Teacher
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This full time, year-round position in our accredited facility is responsible for direct program curriculum development and implementation, as well as coaching, supporting and and mentoring Co Teachers and practicum teachers within the department. The Preschool Lead Teacher must be committed to maintaining a nurturing and safe environment, to providing guidance and leadership opportunities for Co-Teachers with the implementation of daily preschool activities, and to working collaboratively to develop and implement curriculum in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the CT Office of Early Childhood,The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Bank Street Approach and with consideration of all classifications of: learners; ages; abilities; developmental stages; and family needs.
Essential Functions
Program Development
Serves as an ambassador of the COMO in all member/parent/community facing events and interactions, adhering to confidentiality, and presenting the COMO in the best light possible; including collaborating/partnering with a parent classroom representative.
• Following the guidelines set forth by the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the State of CT, Office of Early Childhood, consistently identifies and employs best practices in curriculum development and implementation for children from 3 – 5 years of age.
• Maintain the Doris Muller Preschool’s NAEYC Classroom Portfolio and make certain that the portfolio remains in compliance at all times.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the Education Director
Safety and Security
• Establish a setting that ensures the health and safety of all children, helping keep a workspace that is clean and safe by maintaining the Weekly Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Checklist in accordance with Standard Five of NAEYC.
• Help keep accurate attendance forms for children in the program.
• Assure that children are signed in and out by parent/guardian, checking IDs of pick-up people.
• Report all incidents and problems to the Education Director, and properly execute accident and incident reports.
Supervision and Implementation of Program Activities
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Education to act as a coach for Co-Teachers and practicum teachers, offering mentoring opportunities in support of their professional growth.
• Lead and deliver the weekly classroom lessons and planning sessions with the Co-Teacher/Practicum Teacher to maximize curricular effectiveness and align with the Bank Street Approach to Education.
• Maintain the preschool classroom bulletin boards, supplies, and overall design of the classroom, to maximize curriculum effectiveness and align with the Bank Street Approach to Education.
• Be aware of adult to child ratios and where all children are at all times.
• Assure that any written communication with parents is approved by the Education Director.
In addition to the above, the following competencies and skills are necessary to perform this job successfully:
• Possess a valid state driver’s license with own transportation and have ability to acquire a Public Passenger Endorsement on license to drive the COMO van and transport children.
• Attend and contribute to all scheduled staff meetings.
• Understand basic and essential functions of Daxko.
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development per year.
• Obtain CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration Certifications; including Epi-pen administration.
• Participate in special programs and/or events (i.e. Family Nights, field trips, parent workshops, organization-wide activities, Village Fair, COMO Annual Gala, etc.) as assigned.
• Must dress appropriately for the workplace to promote a consistently professional image with expected frequent public contact.
• Proficiency with the use of a computer including Microsoft office word, excel, Power Point, Publisher, as well as credit card machines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, with attention to detail in all writing.
Qualifications
• Holds a Designated Head Teacher License from the State of CT Office of Early Childhood for preschool through school-age.
• Have a current physical, no more than one year old; obtain a TB test.
• Submit to fingerprinting for a background check.
• Demonstrate ability to physically work with children in a variety of settings including indoors (on the floor, at tables) and outdoors (playground, walks) and lift up to 25 lbs.
Education
Minimum of an Associates Degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience
A minimum of one years’ work experience in curriculum development and implementation in a preschool classroom setting.
*Please note the successful candidate must reside within 30 miles of the Community Center.*
Preschool Co-Teacher
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This full time, year-round position in our accredited facility calls for an enthusiastic, energetic, and patient candidate. Under the supervision of the Lead Teachers, Co-Teachers must be committed to maintaining a nurturing and safe environment and working collaboratively with all preschool teachers and the Education Leadership Team to implement curriculum and programs in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the CT Office of Early Childhood,The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Bank Street Approach and with consideration of all classifications of: learners; ages; abilities; developmental stages; and family needs.
Essential Functions
Program Development
• Assist in developing and implementing the curriculum and activities that support youth development and are in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the CT Office of Early Childhood,The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Bank Street Approach and with consideration of all classifications of: learners; ages; abilities; developmental stages; and family needs.
• Work in conjunction with Lead Teachers and Co-Teachers to provide and implement daily programs and activities.
• Assist in the implementation of day-to-day curriculum and activities in the assigned areas.
• Encourage children to participate.
• Provide guidance and role modeling for children to assist them in making appropriate choices
• Complete any other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate ability to physically work with children in a variety of settings including indoors (on the floor, at tables) and outdoors (playground, walks).
• Provide positive and appropriate interactions with children.
• Demonstrate and model professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
Safety and Security
• Establish a setting that ensures the health and safety of all children, helping keep a workspace that is clean and safe by maintaining the Weekly Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Checklist in accordance with Standard Five of NAEYC.
• Help keep accurate attendance forms for children in the program
• Assure that children are signed in and out by parent/guardian, checking IDs of pick-up people
• Report all incidents and problems to the Lead Teacher, and properly execute accident and incident reports
Supervision and Implementation of the Program
• Help set up activities every day according to curriculum.
• Make sure that supplies are available and organized for children’s use.
• Be aware of adult to child ratios, adhering to the COMO’s supervision policy.
In addition to the above, the following competencies and skills are necessary to perform this job successfully:
• Possess a valid state driver’s license with own transportation and have ability to acquire a Public Passenger Endorsement on license to drive the COMO van and transport children.
• Attend and contribute to all scheduled staff meetings.
• Complete a minimum of 1% of total hours worked of professional development per year.
• Obtain CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration Certifications; including Epi-pen administration.
• Participate in special programs and/or events (i.e. Family Nights, field trips, parent workshops, organization-wide activities, Village Fair, COMO Annual Gala, etc.) as assigned.
• Must dress appropriately for the workplace to promote a consistently professional image with expected frequent public contact.
• Proficiency with the use of a computer including Microsoft office word, excel, Power Point, Publisher, as well as credit card machines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, with attention to detail in all writing.
Job Requirements
• Experience working with preschool and school-aged children.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with other adults in a group setting.
• Be aware of individual children’s needs, i.e., limitations, allergies, medications.
• Have a current physical, no more than one year old; obtain a TB test.
• Obtain and submit fingerprints for a background check.
• Demonstrate ability to physically work with children in a variety of settings including indoors (on the floor, at tables) and outdoors (playground, walks) and lift up to 25 lbs.
Education
Minimum Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or equivalent.
