Early Childhood - Assistant teacher Job at Housatonic Child Care Center, Salisbury, CT

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  • Housatonic Child Care Center
  • Salisbury, CT

Job Description


Summary

The teacher assistant provides direct support to the lead teacher in the classroom, assisting with classroom activities, supervising children, implementing lesson plans, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring the overall well-being of children while following established childcare guidelines; the primary responsibility is to help the lead teacher deliver quality educational experiences to young children. 

Duties

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification- Covered by the center
  • Must clear full background check and must pass a health screening.
  • Requirements include taking frequent walks, using hands and fingers, handling objects, tools or controls, and talking to and hearing voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

Please contact Tonya or Betzy at 860-435-9694 or go to our website, Housatonicchildcare.org and fill out an application. It can then be emailed to the center

Benefits

PTO
Vacation
Matching IRA
Free tuition for staff (when space is available).
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Assistance with college classes through the Office of Early Childhood
Pay is based on education and experience

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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