Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

New England Jewish Academy; Connecticut; Sur place; USD 33 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New England Jewish Academy in West Hartford, CT seeks an Early Childhood assistant to support a growing division. The role requires 1–2 years of experience or a related degree and a patient, caring approach to teaching.

You will work with lead teachers to implement daily plans, supervise preschool activities, and assist with assessments, conferences, and coverage. Email resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an Early Childhood position or a degree in a related field.
• Demonstrates patience, caring, and a love for teaching to support young learners.

Responsabilités

• Be responsible for aiding in the overall supervision of a group of preschool children and perform activities that ensure safety, involvement, and creativity.
• Work cooperatively with the lead teachers in daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum and ECC standards
• Conduct daily small-group activities for an assigned group of children
• Possess responsibility for a classroom as necessary
• Collect anecdotes and information for ongoing assessments
• Observe and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
• Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips, and walks
• Promote individualized attention for children
• Acquire knowledge of and support the current curriculum in the classroom
• Support the mission and values of the school

Connaissances

Patience

Caring

Team player

Love for teaching

Formation

Early Childhood Education degree

Description du poste

New England Jewish Academy, located in West Hartford, CT, is seeking an assistant for its growing Early Childhood division. We are a close-knit group of educators who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students. We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, and has a love for teaching. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in an Early Childhood position or have a degree in a related field.

The assistant will:

• Be responsible for aiding in the overall supervision of a group of preschool children and perform activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group.

• Work cooperatively with the lead teachers in the preparation and implementation of daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum and ECC standards

• Be available to conduct daily small-group activities for an assigned group of children

• Assume responsibility for a classroom as necessary

• Collect required anecdotes and information for required ongoing assessments

• Observe and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences

• Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members

• Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips, and walks

• Promote individualized attention for children

• Acquire knowledge of and support the current curriculum in the classroom

• Support the mission and values of the school

The ideal candidate will possess personal attributes needed to develop trusting relationships with children and adults and be a flexible and responsible member of the team.

New England Jewish Academy is a caring, nurturing, and forward-thinking school. The work environment is collaborative, with teacher input playing a significant role in all aspects of the school. The school provides solid training, mentorship, and progressive professional development for our teachers. Please email resumes to [e-mail].