Assistant Teacher-Head Start Taftville

Career Opportunities; Taftville (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Opportunities in Taftville, Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support classroom instruction and supervision for young learners. The role focuses on safety, development, and inclusive education for children from diverse backgrounds.

The successful candidate will assist in curriculum planning, maintain clean and safe environments, and participate in health and nutrition education within the program framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Supervise children during classroom and playground activities.
• Maintain health, safety, and nutritional education as part of the curriculum.
• Support Head Teacher in program operations when Head Teacher is absent.

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.