Teacher/Assistant Teacher

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a Classroom Coordinator and the direction of the classroom teacher, a successful incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the toddler classroom and ensuring all compliances are met. The assistant teacher will work independently and be the primary person responsible in the classroom in the absence of the teacher.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relationships – assists in:

• Building strong partnerships with families
• Establishing on-going community with families, children and co-workers
• Developing and maintaining effective classroom team

Curriculum – assists in:

• Implementing developmentally appropriate practice in the areas of the CT Early Learning & Development Standards
• Preparation of lesson plans in cooperation with the teachers

Teaching – assists in:

• Creating an inviting and positive learning environment across all domains using Creative

Curriculum:

• Supervision of all classroom activities
• Implementing lesson plans with the assistance and cooperation of the teacher

Assessment – assists in:

• Conducting ongoing observations and documentation of the children
• Maintaining assessments and observation notes for every child with the assistance of the teacher
• Conducting yearly screening of every child

• Referring children for additional assessment to the appropriate professionals in a timely fashion
• Preparing reports for family conferences three times a year

Health and Safety – assists in:

• Assuring a safe and secure environment in the classroom and throughout the center
• Promoting the complete physical, oral and mental health and social well-being of children because health is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Families:

• Assists in establishing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with each child’s family to foster children’s development

• Is sensitive to the diversity of children, their families and co-workers, including but not limited to family composition, language and culture
• Maintains confidentiality of children and parents

Community Relationships – assists in:

• Developing community resources outside the scope of the program
• Building reciprocal relationship with community groups to achieve the center’s goals for curriculum, health promotion, children’s transitions, inclusion and diversity

Physical Environment – assists in:

• Setting up and maintaining the classroom’s physical environment to foster learning, comfort, health and safety of children, parents and colleagues
• Assuring that the classroom is accessible to all

Leadership and Management

• Knowledge of and adherence to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the organization generally and of the center specifically
• Adherence to the policies and procedures of the organization and the center
• Be a role model for the classroom and for the center
• Be proactive in identifying problems and providing solutions
• Being a willing participant in continuing educational growth and development

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A certificate in Early Childhood Education (30 ECE credits) from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education or
• 12 ECE credits and enrolled in a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning or
• Current CDA with 12 ECE credits
• Experience and/or training in working with children under six years old

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Effective interpersonal skills, effective communication, organizational and guidance skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse children, families and co-workers
• Specific preparation, knowledge and skill in Early Childhood Education
• Strong, positive and nurturing approach to the care and education of children

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (picking up children when necessary and retrieve supplies)
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch (To work with and communicate with children at their level and to keep classroom tidy)
• Move throughout the classroom (and outdoors) supervising children
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk or run for long periods of time
• Sit on the floor for periods of time
• Walk up/down flight of stairs daily

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.70 - $21.26 per hour

Work Location: In person