Assistant Teacher
TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.
Location
New London, Connecticut
Salary
$21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Assistant Teacher is primarily responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children while assisting staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. This role also involves maintaining a clean and orderly environment and stepping in for program operations when the Head Teacher is absent.
Requirements summary
Candidates must demonstrate compassion and understanding of diverse children and families, and be prepared to learn and follow all program policies. Required qualifications involve specific educational attainment or enrollment status in ECE programs, along with mandatory certifications in First Aid, CPR, and medication administration in Connecticut.
Job description
Job Summary
- The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.
- Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
- Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
- Must have compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from all backgrounds.
- Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures.
- Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child.
- Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning.
- Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.
