Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Head Start Pre-K

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools at the Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child in a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

The role assists the lead teacher with planning, materials preparation, and collaboration with staff. It involves participation in meetings, ongoing personal growth, and engagement with parents to foster involvement in the program.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
• Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
• Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
• Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
• Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
• Attends all parent meetings as required.
• Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.

Education

Associate Degree

60 college credits

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

New Haven Public Schools at the Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child in a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

The role assists the lead teacher with planning, materials preparation, and collaboration with staff. It involves participation in meetings, ongoing personal growth, and engagement with parents to foster involvement in the program.