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Preschool Assistant Teacher (FT)
Ridgefield Academy Ridgefield, CT
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Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 10 Months Ago
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Ridgefield Academy is Hiring a Preschool Assistant Teacher (FT) Near Ridgefield, CT

Position Overview:
Landmark Preschool, Ridgefield campus, is looking for assistant teachers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is flexible, approachable, has a positive attitude, and loves working with young students.
In this role you will assist the head teacher by implementing planned activities and lesson plans in the designated preschool classroom throughout the academic year. The assistant teacher must be able to effectively support the head teacher as well as teach students, in our two’s, three’s or four’s program. You will use a variety of methods and positive encouragement while supporting the mission of the school and the curriculum. The assistant teacher may substitute for the head teacher in their absence as needed.
Job Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
  • Assist the classroom teacher by implementing the planned activities and lesson plans that support the children’s age-appropriate development.
  • Prepare materials and classroom set-up for class activities and lessons.
  • Use appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline and model positive behavior.
  • Actively participates in large and small group activities and provides assistance and support during specials.
  • Engage and lead students in learning and play.
  • Monitor children to ensure safety at all times.
  • Supervise children appropriately, including monitoring children during indoor and outdoor recess.
  • Maintains confidentiality of students and families and directs parent questions about students to the head teacher.
  • Support the head teacher with set up/clean up of activities and follow their direction to provide classroom support as needed.
  • Follow Landmark Preschool’s policies and procedures.
  • Participate in school provided professional growth and development.
Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with children; classroom experience a plus.
  • Ability to work and move around with young, active children which includes regular bending, kneeling and stretching.
  • Ability to use technology and experience with Google Suite.
This is a permanent, salaried position.
Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am-1:30pm for our 2’s classroom.
Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30-2:30 for our 3’s & 4’s classrooms.
Extended Care hours available for additional compensation.
Salary range: $17,000 - $23,000 based on hours and experience.
Interested candidates should send their resume to our Human Resources Director, Stephanie Kowalski at skowalski@ridgefieldacademy.org.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Elementary & Secondary Education

SALARY

$57k-85k (estimate)

POST DATE

07/07/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

04/25/2024

HEADQUARTERS

GREENSBORO, NC

SIZE

50 - 100

FOUNDED

1997

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Elementary & Secondary Education

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