Early Childhood Assistant — Growth & Collaboration

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; West Hartford, Wethersfield (CT, CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Jewish Academy in West Hartford, CT is expanding its Early Childhood division and seeks an assistant who is patient, caring, and enthusiastic about teaching. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of Early Childhood experience and will support lead teachers with daily planning and curriculum implementation.

You will supervise preschoolers, conduct small-group activities, and participate in conferences and assessments, while promoting individualized attention and a positive classroom

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an Early Childhood position.
• Patient, caring and love for teaching.
• Able to work with lead teachers to implement curriculum and ECC standards.

Responsibilities

• Aide in supervision of preschool children and support safety, involvement and creativity.
• Assist lead teachers with daily plans per ECC standards.
• Conduct daily small-group activities for assigned children.
• Share classroom responsibilities as needed.
• Collect anecdotes for ongoing assessments.
• Observe/participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Provide coverage for staff breaks.
• Supervise lunch, playground, field trips and walks.
• Promote individualized attention for children.
• Support the current curriculum and school mission.

Skills

Early Childhood

Patience

Caring

Teamwork

Job description

New England Jewish Academy in West Hartford, CT is expanding its Early Childhood division and seeks an assistant who is patient, caring, and enthusiastic about teaching. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of Early Childhood experience and will support lead teachers with daily planning and curriculum implementation.

You will supervise preschoolers, conduct small-group activities, and participate in conferences and assessments, while promoting individualized attention and a positive classroom