Description

This position supports our teachers by reinforcing lesson plans, supervising students, assisting with preparation, and maintaining classroom tidiness. The Assistant Teacher will create a safe and nurturing environment for learning by demonstrating patience, understanding, and warmth and by creating meaningful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the overall effective management and coordination of the readiness day-to-day educational program.
•  Support the activities of program planning, implementation, and ongoing need assessments. 
• Assist in the development of the curriculum, instruction, and technology for students ages 3 to 5. 
• Support the development of communication between the school and parents and always maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Plan, arrange, and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment that is conducive to quality care for teaching and learning.
• Observe, document, assess and report the progress of children in meeting the performance standards of the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards 
• Keep accurate documentation of behavior, development, progress, health, illness, injuries or evidence of child abuse or neglect and make related reports within 12 hours or sooner to the Director, DCF, Head Teacher, and Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
• Adherence to a designated work schedule and classroom assignments (punctuality, preparedness, and being on the job on a day-to-day basis).
• Adherence to the policies and procedures established by the BGCH, NAEYC, and School Readiness Council. 
• Preparation of detailed lesson plans a week in advance.
• Participation in professional development and staff meetings.
• Other related duties as requested by supervisor. 

This is a part-time position with the potential to move to full-time in the future. Hours will be 17.5-20 hours per week.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Childcare Associate’s Degree or 12 ECE credits required (or ability to enroll in school to obtain required credits)
• Childcare experience a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community.
• Positive attitude 
• Ability to acquire approval and certification from DCF and OEC Early Childhood Professional Registry 
• Provide TB test results within 15 days of job offer.
• College transcript(s), references (3), and evaluations must be submitted during the interview process.