Assistant Teacher, Infant and Toddler Classroom

Acquire4Hire; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is hiring an Assistant Teacher for their Infant and Toddler Classroom. The role involves supporting the Head Teacher in curriculum planning and classroom management while promoting positive relationships among staff and families. Candidates should possess an A.A. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and a support program.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring support program

Qualifications

• Experience in a child-care setting preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Vision and hearing within normal range.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement infant/toddler curriculum with guidance.
• Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of children.
• Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children and staff.

Skills

Good oral and written skills

Fluency in Spanish

Cultural sensitivity

Education

A.A. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Base pay range

$36,000.00/yr - $40,000.00/yr

Summary

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the Head Teacher with the general supervision and management of children and curricula. The Assistant Teacher will support the implementation of the mission of Friends Center by providing best practices in childcare while using a cooperative model and the Quaker principles of simplicity, peaceful resolutions of conflicts, integrity, community and equity.

Duties

• With the guidance of the Head Teacher, plan, supervise and implement infant/toddler curriculum. The curriculum will reflect the Quaker values as outlined above as well as best practices. The curriculum framework will be guided by children's interests and developmental needs resulting in daily activities that are reflective of the mission of Friends Center.
• Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of all children in the center.
• Provide materials for children that are reflective of Friends Center philosophy.
• With the guidance of the Head Teacher, keep classroom organized, clean and appealing including changing the materials on the walls and/or bulletin boards on a bi-monthly basis based on developmental needs and interests.
• Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff.
• Work to build positive relationships among staff/parents/guardians/volunteers.
• Attend all staff meetings.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

Good oral and written skills.

Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

A.A. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Cultural sensitivity and proven ability to work with a diverse population.

Experience In a Child-care Setting Preferred

Physical Requirements :

Vision and hearing within normal range so as to be able to provide sight and sound supervision.

Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods, and get up and down with ease.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish

Benefits

Benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance and PTO including 17 center closings (federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year's). Friends Center also has a staff support program which can include tuition reimbursement and mentoring.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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