Preschool Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Ledyard Center (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Preschool Assistant Teacher to join their team. This role involves implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and ensuring the emotional, social, and cognitive needs of each child are met. You will work closely with the head teacher, contribute to lesson planning, and maintain open communication with parents. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a passion for child development. Join a nurturing environment that values creativity and inquiry-based learning, making a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Sick and vacation time

Paid holidays

Simple IRA with company match

50% full-time staff discount on tuition

Qualifications

• Must meet State of CT requirements as a childcare center worker.
• CPR/First Aid Certified and ongoing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Help implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum in the preschool classroom.
• Supervise assistants and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

OEC equivalent

Job description

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Summary

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Help implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum in the preschool classroom.

Duties:

1. Work as a team member with the head Preschool teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole.
2. Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
3. Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning.
4. Prepare and implement weekly lesson plans using the CT Early Learning and Developmental Standards.
5. Complete assessments of each child's development monthly.
6. Continuously add to individual children's portfolios monthly.
7. Setup and conduct parent-teacher conferences twice per year.
8. Maintain daily open communication with parents, including posting to Smartcare daily.
9. Keep accident reports and maintain anecdotal and observation records.
10. Maintain confidentiality and report any suspected abuse to supervisor.
11. Arrange classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy.
12. Maintain a safe and healthy environment, inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
13. Comply with the program's professional development plan and adhere to policies outlined in Employee and Policy handbooks.
14. Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the center.
15. Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and timesheets.
16. Meet all applicable licensing regulations.
17. Coordinate appropriate educational activities such as visitors and family events.

Requirements:

1. Must meet State of CT requirements as a childcare center worker.
2. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field or OEC equivalent.
3. CPR/First Aid Certified.
4. Ongoing professional development in child development required.
5. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Demonstrate organizational abilities.
7. Ability to build rapport with families and community members.
8. Must meet physical requirements of the job, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

• Sick and vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Simple IRA with company match.
• 50% full-time staff discount on tuition.

About Us:

Little Learners is committed to providing the highest level of safety, care, and cognitive development. We ensure health and safety through personalized, responsive care and affection. Our classrooms are child-centered, using hands-on activities, discussion, and critical thinking to develop knowledge. We believe children learn through discovery, with inquiry-based activities that connect learning to the real world. We embrace multiple intelligences through manipulative items, books, music, and more. We recognize all children learn differently and may need accommodations. We foster a safe, nurturing, positive environment through ongoing education and a culture of open-mindedness, respecting everyone who enters our facility. For more information, visit our website at www.littlelearnerscc.com.