Join Our Team
Who can you inspire today?
A job at MELC is an opportunity to inspire a child each and every time you walk through our door. All children in the Manchester area have the opportunity to attend an MELC program. As an MELC staff member, you will help them learn and grow while making memories and connections they will never forget.
Our program is staffed with full and part time teachers. Types of teaching positions:
School-Age Positions
Group Leader positions are ideal for college students, elementary school aides / paraprofessionals, or anyone with experience working with school - age children. MELC offers flexible shifts that can accommodate any schedule, before school only, after school only or before and after school shifts are available. This is a part time position; hours range from 10 – 25 hours per week.
Senior Group Leader positions requires the completion of early childhood or child development coursework and experience working with preschool children. Responsibilities include assisting the Program Manager with the overall management of a MELC school site, family communication, and the supervision of part time staff.
Program Manager positions requires professional experience educating children and the completion of early childhood, elementary education or child development coursework. Responsibilities include the overall management of a MELC school site, curriculum development, family communication, and supervision of staff. Program Managers work a split morning and afternoon shift with additional planning time for a total of 37.5 hours per week. A benefits package is available for all Program Managers.
Preschool Positions
Teacher Assistant positions give you the opportunity to work in a nationally accredited program with the guidance of experienced teachers. Teachers Assistants in our preschool program must be working towards a degree in early childhood education or already have an Associate's Degree in the field. This position is part time; hours range from 15 – 20 hours per week.
Lead Teachers positions requires the completion of early childhood, elementary or child development coursework and experience working with preschool children. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Teacher with the overall management of a MELC school site, family communication, and the supervision of part time staff. A benefits package is available for all Lead Teachers.
Head Teachers positions requires professional experience educating children and the completion of early childhood or child development coursework. Responsibilities include the overall management of a classroom, curriculum development, family communication, and supervision of staff. A benefits package is available for all Head Teachers.
At MELC, we recognize that people are our strongest resource. If you have a passion for working with children, choose a career at MELC!
Print, fax or mail your employment application and resume to:
Manchester Early Learning Center
80 Waddell Road
Manchester, CT 06040
Fax #: 860-649-5790
Please download Application.