Assistant Teacher-Head Start

SilkRoad; New London (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The SilkRoad organization is seeking an Assistant Teacher in New London, CT to support classroom care, supervision, and safety of children, and to assist staff in planning age-appropriate curriculum.

You will help keep the classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly, foster self-esteem and independence, and learn and follow program policies while prioritizing health, safety and nutrition education in daily activities.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be able to assist with age-appropriate curriculum planning and classroom supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Responsible for care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.
• Keep classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
• Learn, implement, and follow program policies and procedures.
• Encourage self-esteem and independence for social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Teache is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from all backgrounds.Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child. Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning.Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.