Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistant - School for Young Childr

Gengras Center; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gengras Center in West Hartford, CT seeks an educational assistant to support classroom routines and curriculum development under the supervision of the lead teacher. You will help design and implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with CT ELDS and NAEYC standards, and assist in maintaining required educational materials.

The role involves adapting lesson plans, collecting assessment observations, and supporting family conferences.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• 2-3 years working in an early childhood education program.
• Experience in a model laboratory school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum guided by CT ELDS and NAEYC standards.
• Modify curriculum and lesson plans to support learning environments and goals.
• Gather assessment observations and CT DOTS documentation; support family-teacher conferences.
• Support SYC in maintaining NAEYC accreditation; help maintain classroom portfolio and updates.
• Welcome families daily and communicate children's activities and progress; participate in school events.
• Support professional development through workshops and courses; assume teacher duties during absence.
• Follow school policies; submit paperwork on time and monitor communications.
• Handle customer needs promptly and courteously; uphold customer-service focus.
• Defers major decisions to Teacher/Director/Assistant Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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West Hartford, CT, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1015

This role assists the teacher in the classroom with all the aspects of the routines.

• Collaborates with the teacher to design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum as guided by SYC's curriculum document, the CT ELDS, and NAEYC's accreditation standards. This includes helping to set up the classroom and maintaining necessary educational materials to attract and keep children's interests.
• Supports the teacher in modifying curriculum and lesson plans as needed to support the learning environment and to guide short & long term learning goals for children.
• Shares assessment observations and CT DOTS documentation with the teacher. Assists in gathering assessment documentation such as narratives, work samples, and photos. Supports the teacher during the family-teacher conferences.
• Supports SYC in maintaining NAEYC accreditation status by participating in various activities during re-accreditation cycles. Throughout each year, supports the teacher in maintaining the classroom portfolio. The portfolio is reviewed at least once per month to assess sections in need of updating.
• Welcomes families into the program on a daily basis. Supports the teacher in communicating with families about children's activities and progress. Supports a welcoming environment for families by attending school family events such as picnics and fundraiser.
• Supports college student's professional development through modeling and supportive interactions.
• Acts as a teacher in the teacher's absence.
• Continues to grow professionally by attending staff meetings, workshops, courses, and other sources of professional development (reading, networking etc.)
• Follows school policies and procedures as outlined in the USJ and SYC handbooks. Submits paperwork on time such as time sheets, surveys and other documents as needed. Monitors all school communications through the USJ email account and alert systems.
• Handles customer needs quickly, efficiently, enthusiastically, and courteously.
• Understands the basis of the institution is customer service.
• Incumbent defers decisions to the Teacher and/or Director or Assistant Director.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• 2-3 years working in an early childhood education program
• Experience in a model laboratory school preferred

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in an active school environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with fellow teachers
• Positive organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, customer service environment with patience, flexibility and attention to detail
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and appropriately handle matters of a confidential nature
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the College professionally to the public
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

Pay Rates: The anticipated starting rates for this position are as follows based on the highest degree achieved: