Floating Preschool Assistant Teacher

Ridgefield Academy; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgefield Academy is seeking a passionate floating assistant teacher to support preschool classrooms in Westport, CT. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, supervising children, and leading aftercare activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience with young children. Join a dynamic team and make a positive impact on young minds.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with children.
• Classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Teacher with planned activities supporting children's development.
• Lead aftercare activities and support the teaching staff.
• Monitor children to ensure safety and engagement.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Positive attitude

Flexible

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Overview:

Join our dynamic and inclusive team at Landmark Preschool located in Westport, CT. In this role you will work as a floating assistant teacher supporting our preschool classrooms: 2’s, 3’s, 4’s and Fundamentals throughout the day and leading our afterschool team. The ideal candidate will be flexible, approachable, and have a positive attitude. This is a faculty position working during the academic year. Hours for this position are Monday - Friday 10am-5:30pm. If you have passion and experience working with young students and want to be part of a close team environment please apply!

In this role you will assist all our classrooms throughout the day by helping the head teacher implement planned activities and lesson plans while filling in as a sub or for breaks. You will work closely with other assistant teachers to care for students and help them with lessons and activities throughout the day. You must be able to effectively interact with students in our preschool program, using a variety of methods and use positive encouragement while supporting the mission of the school and the curriculum. During our aftercare program, you will take the lead in coordinating with all the aftercare classrooms to ensure that the aftercare program and schedule are implemented appropriately.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Teacher by implementing the planned activities and lesson plans that support the children’s age-appropriate development.
• Prepare materials and classroom set-up for class activities and lessons.
• Use appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline and models positive behavior.
• Actively participates in large and small group activities and provides assistance and support during specials.
• Engage and lead students in learning and play.
• Monitor children to ensure safety at all times.
• Supervise children appropriately, including monitoring children during indoor and outdoor recess.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families and directs parent questions about students to the head teacher.
• Support the head teacher with set up/clean up of activities and follow their direction to provide classroom support as needed.
• Supervise Aftercare activities and staff.
• Follow Landmark Preschool’s policies and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Prefered.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children; classroom experience a plus.
• Ability to work and move around with young, active children which includes regular bending, kneeling and stretching.

Hourly rate is based on experience, $23-25 per hour

Interested candidates should send their resume to Siobhan Powers, Preschool Director at [e-mail]

Ridgefield Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.