Assistant Teacher - Westport, CT

Ridgefield Academy; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Ridgefield Academy is seeking a full-time assistant teacher for its Landmark Preschool in Westport, CT. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience working with young children. Responsibilities include assisting in lesson plans, engaging students in learning activities, and ensuring safety.

This position is hourly, with a pay range of $20-23 per hour and hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Interested applicants should send their resume to Siobhan Powers at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children; classroom experience is a plus.
• Ability to work and move around with young, active children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by implementing planned activities and lesson plans.
• Prepare materials and classroom set-up for class activities.
• Engage and lead students in learning and play.

Skills

Ability to work with young children

Flexible and approachable

Experience with Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Overview

Landmark Preschool is looking for a full-time assistant teacher to join our team in our Westport, CT location. The ideal candidate will be someone who is flexible, approachable, has a positive attitude, and loves working with young students.

In this role you will assist the head teacher by implementing planned activities and lesson plans in the designated classroom throughout the academic year. The assistant teacher must be able to effectively support the head teacher as well as teach students, in our two’s, three’s or four’s program, using a variety of methods and use positive encouragement while supporting the mission of the school and the curriculum. The assistant teacher may substitute for the head teacher in their absence as needed.

Job Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Assist the classroom teacher by implementing the planned activities and lesson plans that support the children’s age‑appropriate development.
• Prepare materials and classroom set‑up for class activities and lessons.
• Use appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline and models positive behavior.
• Actively participates in large and small group activities and provides assistance and support during specials.
• Engage and lead students in learning and play.
• Monitor children to ensure safety at all times.
• Supervise children appropriately, including monitoring children during indoor and outdoor recess.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families and directs parent questions about students to the head teacher.
• Support the head teacher with set up/clean up of activities and follow their direction to provide classroom support as needed.
• Follow Landmark Preschool’s policies and procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children; classroom experience a plus.
• Ability to work and move around with young, active children which includes regular bending, kneeling and stretching.
• Ability to use technology and experience with Microsoft Suite.

This is an hourly position with a pay range of $20‑23/hour. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am‑1:30pm. Interested candidates should send their resume to Siobhan Powers, Preschool Director at [e-mail].

Ridgefield Academy / Landmark Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.