Assistant Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Short/long term disability

Job summary

The Bristol Child Development Center is seeking qualified Teacher Assistants who are passionate about early childhood education. Applicants should have a minimum of a Child Development Credential and at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education. Responsibilities include creating a supportive classroom environment, ensuring child safety, and collaborating with teachers to implement effective learning strategies. The position offers excellent benefits like medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K. Located in Bristol, CT, we are a non-profit dedicated to nurturing children's development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• One year of experience in an early childhood setting.
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming classroom atmosphere.
• Ensure children's safety through supervision.
• Assist in planning and implementing engaging activities.

Skills

Child Development

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Child Development Credential (CDA)

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Overview

Bristol Child Development Center is a non-profit child care agency located in Bristol, CT. We have two sites and serve infants through preschoolers, and in the summer we offer a school age program. We are state funded through school readiness, CDC and are NAEYC Accredited. Currently we seek to hire qualified teacher assistants with a love for teaching in the early childhood field. The assistant teacher supports the teacher in developing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate practice for children which meet their physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs to ensure school readiness.

Responsibilities

• Create a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure.
• Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment.
• Assist and support the teacher in designing and implementing indoor and outdoor learning environments that engage the total development of each child while addressing the individual needs of the children in the group.
• Participate in a team-teaching approach within the classroom by collaborating in developing and implementing lesson plans along with documenting children\'s development and growth.
• Assist and support the teacher in planning individual and group activities to stimulate growth in all areas of development.
• Assist in planning and implementing the curriculum which meets individual needs of children throughout the year.
• Share responsibility with the teacher in evaluating the needs and progress of children using methods of developmental assessments and screening including, but not limited to, cognitive development assessments, observations, and anecdotal records to implement educational plans during the year.
• Share responsibility with the teacher in maintaining written records designed to evaluate each individual child as well as the class as a whole.
• In the absence of the teacher, assume designated responsibilities as assigned.
• Work with staff, parents, and other professionals to integrate services to benefit the child.
• Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and each child\'s family.
• Encourage parental involvement in the program.
• Assist in maintaining parent contacts through progress reports, parent conferences, daily and weekly classroom reporting methods, newsletters, and personal contact.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children following DPH & NAEYC guidelines.
• Work in conjunction with the teacher and consultants to provide educational instructions within the classroom.
• Act as a role model to other staff promoting a harmonious environment for staff and children.
• Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and sharing information gained through attendance at workshops and professional development.
• In collaboration with the administrative team assist in setting program goals and strategic planning.
• Report issues and/or incidents concerning children, parents or staff to the administrative staff.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Follow the centers abuse and neglect policy for reporting suspected abuse.
• Physically able and willing to interact with children in the indoor and outdoor environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Minimum of a Child Development Credential (CDA) and at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor\'s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.

Experience And Training

• At least one year of experience in an early childhood setting.
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to complete required courses
• Medication and Epi-pen certification or willingness to complete required training

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in situations and flexibility in accommodating individual needs/skills for each child.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with parents, staff and community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a center environment, actively participate in physical activities with children.
• Must be energetic and physically agile. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing light objects, and lifting children.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Vision and hearing corrected to normal
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Other Requirements

• Required to undergo a criminal and Department of Children and Families background check per the Office of Early Childhood\'s state licensing requirements.
• Statement of good health from personal physician including documentation of a negative tuberculosis test.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in ECE or related field
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to complete required courses
• Medication and Epi-pen certification or willingness to complete required training

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K, and short/long term disability and are an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Bristol Child Development Center began in preschool education in 1971. We serve over 200 students, ages 12 weeks through 12 years of age in two locations: 291 Burlington Avenue, and 339 West Street, Bristol, Connecticut. We are a non-profit organization licensed by the State of Connecticut, Office of Early Childhood and receive School Readiness and Child Day Care Funding. We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. BCDC is a full year educationally based program. Our mission is to provide early care and education to children to assist in their healthy, emotional, social, mental and physical development for lifelong learning. We value the partnership between school and home as it provides for a better understanding and increased knowledge of the child\'s educational goals, development, and activities. The foremost task of Bristol Child Development Center, Inc. program is to promote optimum development of a healthy self-concept in each child.