Assistant Teacher

New Opportunities, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,343 - 30,398; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid professional development

401(k) with match

Personal Time

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Waterbury, CT, is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Assistant to support teachers in providing a safe and engaging learning environment for children. The role involves assisting with planning educational activities, supervising children, and documenting attendance. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid professional development and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Qualification includes a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing a safe learning environment.
• Implement planned classroom activities based on children's needs.
• Supervise children during activities.
• Document children's attendance.

Skills

Early Childhood experience

Assisting in lesson planning

Supervision of children

Education

High School/GED

Credits in ECE or enrolled in an Associate Program preferred

Job description

Description

$18.78 per hour; 40 hour per week

Full-Time, Union position

Assist the teacher in providing a safe learning environment and implementing planned classroom activities to provide an educationally sound experience, which meets the individual needs of the children. Responsible to ensure children’s outcomes leading to children’s school readiness.

• Assist Teacher in planning activities and lesson plans that support individual children’s learning outcomes.
• Carries out educational activities and lessons plans
• Supervises designed group or individual children as needed
• Assists in the documentation of attendance of children
• Supports parent involvement and engagement throughout ECD.
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid professional development
• 401(k) with match
• Personal Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Early Childhood experience
• Credits in ECE or enrolled in an Associate Program preferred

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability