Toddler Classroom Support Teacher

Affordable Childcare Learning Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Childcare Learning Center in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant Toddler Teacher to support the lead teacher, coordinate curriculum, and manage daily classroom operations. The role emphasizes safe, engaging activities and positive communication with children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include implementing age-appropriate activities, maintaining hygiene and safety, documenting progress, and collaborating in weekly team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with coordinating and implementing educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Supervise children at all times for their safety and the safety of others
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files
• Label all children items (bags, clothes, diapers, wipes, pacifiers, cups, bottles, blankets, etc.)
• Lead by example; model positive communication with students, families and coworkers
• Assist the teacher with planning individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
• Use BrightWheel (will train) to communicate with parents and share child's work
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Make to follow planned activities, hygiene and safety standards
• Attend required meetings, as scheduled
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as Open House, Parents Evening/weekend Events at ACCLC, etc.
• Attend professional development as required

Job description

Affordable Childcare Learning Center in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant Toddler Teacher to support the lead teacher, coordinate curriculum, and manage daily classroom operations. The role emphasizes safe, engaging activities and positive communication with children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include implementing age-appropriate activities, maintaining hygiene and safety, documenting progress, and collaborating in weekly team meetings.