Early Education Assistant: Foster Growth & Play

The Salvation Army; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Telehealth

Job summary

The Right Place Early Learning Center in Hartford, CT is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering a stimulating early childhood program. You will assist with lesson planning, day-to-day activities, health checks, and family communications, while contributing to a professional center environment.

Responsibilities include participating in meetings, maintaining classroom procedures, helping with paperwork, and supporting curricula to meet each child’s developmental

Qualifications

• Must develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with young children and their families.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must complete KeepSAfe and all other training requirements upon hire.
• Must hold a current certificate in CPR and First Aid.
• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and a Child Development Credential (CDA). Candidates without a CDA must have experience working with young children and their families and an approved educational plan to attain a CDA or higher within an established period.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all required meetings, including orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions.
• Adhere to all classroom procedures without the Lead/Head Teacher.
• Assist in classroom management and administer children’s activities; engage in teacher-parent meetings and assist with center, department, and agency tasks.
• Assist with all paperwork in the classroom, including attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
• Assist with planning and implementing curricula that address children's needs.
• Maintain collaborative and team-oriented relationships to support agency cohesiveness.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.
• Maintain professional attire and environment reflecting standards.
• Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals.
• Support efforts to obtain and maintain NAEYC accreditation standards.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child Development Credential (CDA)

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

The Right Place Early Learning Center in Hartford, CT is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering a stimulating early childhood program. You will assist with lesson planning, day-to-day activities, health checks, and family communications, while contributing to a professional center environment.

Responsibilities include participating in meetings, maintaining classroom procedures, helping with paperwork, and supporting curricula to meet each child’s developmental