Job detail
Assistant Teacher
CLIFFORD BEERS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Salary
$23 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Assistant Teacher supports the care, supervision, and intellectual development of preschool children while meeting curricular goals. They are responsible for implementing classroom activities, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting the Head Teacher with documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a CDA or minimum of 12 ECE credits, with a preferred Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and at least one year of experience with preschool children. Additional requirements include passing background checks, TB tests, and physical exams.
professional certificateassociate degreeInterpersonal CommunicationComputer LiteracyCPRCurriculum ImplementationChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementFirst AidDiversity and InclusionStudent DocumentationMulticultural Perspective
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- New
- Haven,
- CT 06513Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeEducation
- Level: 2
- Year
- DegreeSalary
- Range: $22.84 - $24.64
- HourlyTravel
- Percentage: Up to 25%Job
- Shift:
- DayJob
- Category: EducationThe Assistant Teacher works with a team to promote the care and supervision of a preschool group, meeting curricular goals and supporting the social, physical, and intellectual development of the children they serve. Reports to the Head Teacher and Director. Full-time position. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week.
- GENERAL
- DUTIES: Follows state licensing regulations. Promotes the safety and health of children under their supervision. Plans and implements appropriate classroom activities. Assist children in development of social and self-help skills. Facilitates a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored. Supports the Head Teacher in completing documentation. Maintains student portfolios and records. Participates in scheduled conferences and meetings as directed. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS Greets children and their family warmly and with enthusiasm every day. Maintains confidentiality of child and family information at all times. Compassionate role model. Sense of humor, high ethical professional standards, and multi-cultural perspective. Ability to demonstrate cooperative behavior at all times and communicate well with all levels of staff, supervisors, children, and families. FNS Mission Statement Farnam Nursery School fosters a love of learning that encourages all children to see the world as a place of wonder and possibility. Our program provides a rich and robust preschool environment that is safe and nurturing. Planned, daily activities align with the proven Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum. Our highly trained teachers show respect, care, and commitment to all members of our community. As an organization committed to Anti-Racist practice, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer who will welcome everyone to our team! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the interview process, please let us know. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use. (For example- she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.)
- QualificationsREQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: CDA or 12 ECE credits minimum Preferred Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. At least one year working with preschool aged children. Physical exam, TB test, background checks, and fingerprinting. Attends First Aid, CPR, and mandatory training workshops. Ability to perform physical activities needed in the daily care of children. Must be at least 18 years old - Bilingual a plus. Computer literate and comfortable with acquiring new technology skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to diversity/inclusion, integrity, and excellence.
