Assistant Teacher, MPTN Child Development Center

Career Opportunities; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Opportunities in Mashantucket, CT is seeking an Assistant Teacher who is dedicated to the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. The role supports staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground.

You will learn and follow program policies, encourage self-esteem and independence, and integrate health, safety, and nutritional education into planning.

Job description

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 classroom operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Members of federally recognized tribes receive preference in hiring.