Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher: Join our NAEYC accredited, mainly outdoor early childhood [...]

Child Care Resources Inc; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join their innovative, outdoor-focused program. The role emphasizes play-based learning and requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will engage actively with children and collaborate effectively with coworkers.

Benefits

Accrued sick and vacation

Retirement

Workers compensation coverage

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities.
• Manage cleanliness and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

12 Early Childhood credits

CDA

Job description

Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher: Join our NAEYC accredited, mainly outdoor early childhood program!

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Position Details

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Summary

We seek innovative, professional, reliable candidates to join our team to implement a high-quality, play-based and nature-based early childhood curriculum. Candidates must have good communication skills, willingness to learn, and a strong interest in developing meaningful professional relationships with children and their families, and collaborating effectively with coworkers.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Completion of 12 Early Childhood credits or a CDA required.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

1st Aid, CPR, Meds Admin training.

Benefits

• Accrued sick and vacation,
• retirement,
• workers compensation coverage,
• Professional development assistance.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting