Early Childhood - Toddler & Infant Teacher

Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. The candidate must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the Teacher in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• CDA, Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred or the willingness to obtain in the future. (We do offer assistance with obtaining these certifications & degrees)
• High energy in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer/tablet skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (We can offer a course to obtain this certification)
• Must clear full background check through the State of Connecticut.
• Must pass health screening.

Benefits

We offer benefits to Full Time Teachers & Staff:

• 401K with Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• PTO Options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance