Assistant Teacher

Summary

Founded in 1969, the Winston Prouty Center provides inclusive education and support to promote the success of children and families. Our 5-STAR Early Learning Center (ELC) is licensed to serve 58 children ages 6 weeks – 5 years. 

The ELC is an inclusive program influenced by the work of Reggio Emilia, Magda Gerber/Emmi Pickler/RIE, Early MTSS, CSEFEL Pyramid Model, Brazelton Touchpoints, and other leading models in the field. In all that we do, we aspire to offer joyful, reflective, respectful, responsive, relationship-based early care and education. 

We are expanding our early learning program this year! The center will be adding an Older Toddler/Young Preschool classroom which will serve children 2.5-3.5 years old. Every classroom in the ELC is made up of a three-person teaching team comprised of: 

• 1 full-time Lead Teacher 
• 1 full-time Assistant Teacher 
• 1 part-time Afternoon Teacher 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00 

Duties

DUTIES:

• In conjunction with the teaching team, plan and implement a Reggio-inspired emergent curriculum that promotes children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development and learning
• Provide children with developmentally appropriate guidance that promotes children’s self-regulation, self-esteem and positive, respectful relationships with others
• In conjunction with the teaching team, create and maintain an environment that supports children’s learning and safe, independent exploration
• Develop positive relationships with families and encouraging parent involvement
• Learn alongside the children, developing his or her own knowledge

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field 
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children required 

Nice To Haves

Our program uses an Emergent Curriculum model inspired by the work being done in Reggio Emilia. A willingness to learn about and grow into a deeper understanding of this philosophy and approach to early care and education care is required. Candidates who have experience with Reggio Emilia, Emergent Curriculum, Waldorf, Montessori, or RIE will be given preference.   

Benefits

• $6000 contribution towards health insurance or $1000 opt-out stipend 
• Five-day paid spring break (April) and 5-day paid winter break (December) 
• Twelve additional days of PTO 
• Nine paid holidays  
• 2% Retirement plan match 
• Up to $500 professional development annually 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition discount for staff members’ children  
• Employer paid vision insurance and short-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment 
• Employee paid dental insurance, dependent life insurance and supplemental health, vision, dental and life insurance