POSITION AVAILABLE: Town of Manchester
NIKE TYKES PRESCHOOL TEACHER
MWF 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TuTh 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$11.00 - $14.00/hour
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
(Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m.)
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under general direction of the Center Director, provides children with
developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and nurturing environment. Is responsible for the day
today operation of a particular age program.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Creates a learning environment in which children can feel safe, explore freely, and
develop relationships with adults and peers. Helps children assert themselves in socially acceptable
ways, feel competent through learning, to be independent, curious and creative. Facilitates play where
children are respected and who respect each other. Assists in providing developmentally appropriate
activities that are age and individually appropriate, integrated and relevant to the lives of young children.
Actively includes parents in the child’s learning and development by providing opportunities for
classroom participation, formal and informal communication and parent education. Participates in
continuing education opportunities and abides by the standards set forth by the National Association for
the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC). Abides by the Town of Manchester policies regarding health
and safety, personnel, purchasing and other related matters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Social
Work or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. One years experience working with pre
school age children preferred. Valid CT drivers license. Ability to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid.
Applications and job description are available in the Human Resources Department, 41 Center Street, P.O. Box 191, Manchester, CT 060450191 or by calling the Recruitment Information Line (860) 647 3170 or visit our website at: http://hr.ci.manchester.ct.us/. To apply online, please visit https://selfserve.townofmanchester.org/mss/. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008 or must be postmarked by August 22, 2008. No faxed or emailed resumes and/or applications will be accepted.
The Town of Manchester shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual orientation. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
The above posting is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or the process.
Vacancy No. 2008934
POSITION AVAILABLE: Town of Tolland
Director of Tolland Green Learning Center
The Tolland Green Learning Center was established by the United Church of Christ in Tolland, CT, 27 years ago as a community service. The current director is retiring in October after 19 years of service.
Responsibilities include everyday operations, staff, and administration. The director supervises and supports a staff of 12 to provide an extended-day preschool program and childcare, and a before- and after-school program for 80-85 children.
Minimum qualifications: Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 years experience in early education.
Please submit resume and letter of interest to:
Rev. Dr. Robert J. Wright
Tolland Green Learning Center
P.O. Box 160
Tolland, CT 06084
Fax: 860-871-0129
Email: rwright.ucct@snet.net
