Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher

Summary

The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden is seeking a caring and dependable Teacher Aide to support our Early Childhood program. This part-time position (approximately 15 hours per week) will begin in the summer. The Teacher Aide will primarily support our preschool classroom (ages 2.8–5 years old), but may occasionally assist in other classrooms as needed.

This position works alongside classroom teachers to help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children.

Schedule:

Approximately 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with some flexibility for morning hours if needed.

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the classroom teacher with daily activities and learning centers

• Supporting children during play, learning activities, and transitions such as meals and rest time

• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment

• Supervising children to ensure their safety and well-being throughout the day

• Encouraging positive social interactions and development among children

Our Early Childhood program focuses on developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning, and building strong social-emotional skills in young children. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive and supportive classroom environment that supports each child’s growth.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with young children is required

• Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Strong patience, reliability, and communication skills

• First Aid & CPR certification is a plus

• Medication Administration training is a plus

• Knowledge or experience with NAEYC accreditation standards is a plus

Benefits

NA

About Us

The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden upholds our mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens, by providing services to a diverse community. Our four core programs include Afterschool Programming, Summer Camps, Youth Recreation, and The Learning Center Preschool.

 

The preschool program at the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden provides care for children ages 3–5 years old and promotes positive relationships among all children and adults. Our curriculum is consistent with its goals for children and promotes development and learning in the following areas: social, physical, emotional, cognitive and language. The program uses culturally, developmentally, and linguistically appropriate effective teaching approaches. Systematic, informal and formal assessments provide feedback on each child’s learning and development. We employ and support a teaching staff with the educational qualifications, professional commitment and knowledge necessary to promote children’s learning and development. We establish and maintain collaborative relationships with each child’s family to foster their development in all settings. The program has a healthful and safe environment that provides appropriate and well-maintained outdoor and indoor physical activities.