Assistant Teacher-Head Start

Career Opportunities; New London (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Opportunities is seeking an Assistant Teacher in New London, Connecticut. The role involves caring for and supervising children in a classroom setting, implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and ensuring safety and cleanliness of the environment.

Candidates should have compassion for children and a background in understanding their needs. The Assistant Teacher will also be responsible for program operations when the Head Teacher is absent, contributing to a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Compassion and understanding of children's needs.
• Ability to implement program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for classroom children.
• Help staff plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom and playground.

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Teacher 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.