Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: CPCT - Stamford, CT 06902Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 HourlyAbout Chelsea Piers

Chelsea Piers is Connecticut’s premier sports, fitness, and events complex, offering a one-of-a-kind destination for sports, wellness, and family fun. Located in Stamford and modeled after the flagship New York City location, our 500,000 square-foot facility features world-class sports and fitness amenities, including tennis courts, ice rinks, turf fields, swimming pools, gymnastics, Ninja + Parkour programs, and a state-of-the-art fitness club with over 100 group fitness classes each week.

Beyond sports and fitness, Chelsea Piers is home to camps, birthday parties, field trips, leagues, special events, and community programming year-round. We are home to CP Kids Early Learning Center, a year-round daycare with a nurturing environment and exceptional cirriculum. We are looking for energetic educators to join our team. 

At Chelsea Piers, no two days are the same. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with unique opportunities to grow, develop, and be part of a fun, family-centered culture.

About the Opportunity

Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our CP Kids Early Learning Center team. In this role, you will be responsible overseeing the safety and well-being of our daycare students from 3 to 5 years old. You will work closely with other teachers to develop and plan age-appropriate lessons and play with the children. Candidates will have some experience working with toddlers. This is an exciting role that will give you the chance to be creative and make a positive impact on the youngest members of the Chelsea Piers Community.

Compensation: $18 - $19 per hour, depending on experience 

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, CP Kids hours are 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, schedule will vary within this time frame 

Primary Responsibilities

Create and implement a dynamic, creative, age-appropriate curriculum
Interact with children and engage in developmentally appropriate play and activities all day
Engage in on-going communication with parents about each child’s development via verbal and written communication
Create and implement structured gross motor activities each day
Plan and schedule the daily classroom activities
Work and collaborate within a team
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience as an assistant teacher in an early childhood setting or similar role
Experience working with children ages 1–3 years old
Patient, kind, and caring with a nurturing demeanor
Creative and adaptable within the CP Kids Early Learning structure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

Benefits

Complimentary Chelsea Piers membership
Discounts on Chelsea Piers programming for you and your family 
Health, dental, and vision insurance 
FSA account, and other voluntary benefits options 
401(k) contribution and company match up to $1,000 after one year of employment 
Complimentary subscription to the Calm meditation app

This position is based at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club  in Stamford, Connecticut

Chelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer