Full-Time Nature-Based Preschool Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Westport (CT); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Résumé du poste

Earthplace Preschool in Westport, CT is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher for the Infant/Toddler Classroom on the opening shift starting at 7:30am. The role involves guiding young children through development with a focus on language, motor skills, self-help skills, and social growth, in Earthplace's nature-based program.

Join a collaborative teaching team, implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, and participate in ongoing training opportunities to support children’s exploration

Qualifications

• Courses in Early Childhood Education and/or 2 years of experience working with toddlers and/or preschoolers.
• Passion and commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of young children and families.
• Strong work ethic, reliable and timely attendance, and a desire to learn.
• Working knowledge of CT Statutes and Regulations, NAEYC criteria, and the CT ELDS.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Comfort spending ample time outdoors
• Physically able to bend, squat, get down and up from the floor, and lift up to 50 lbs to chest height.

Responsabilités

• Assist Lead Teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Advance cognitive and physical development using Teaching Strategies Gold and the ELDS as a guide.
• Assist Lead Teacher in using multiple sources to assess and understand children's needs.
• Assist Lead Teacher in adapting classroom routines, environment, and instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs.
• Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
• Assist Lead Teacher in establishing positive and productive relationships with families.
• Ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.
• Maintain a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Spend ample time outdoors, bend, squat, lift children up to 50 lbs.
• Be prepared to spend one hour outside daily, in all weather, within Earthplace safety perimeter.
• Understand and adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Formation

Early childhood education courses

2 years experience with toddlers/preschoolers

Outils

Teaching Strategies Gold

ELDS

Description du poste

Earthplace Preschool in Westport, CT is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher for the Infant/Toddler Classroom on the opening shift starting at 7:30am. The role involves guiding young children through development with a focus on language, motor skills, self-help skills, and social growth, in Earthplace's nature-based program.

Join a collaborative teaching team, implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, and participate in ongoing training opportunities to support children’s exploration