What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Toddler Teacher position at CREATING CONNECTIONS PRESCHOOL?
About Creating Connections: Creating Connections Preschool employs High Scope Curriculum paired with Conscious Disciple to educate infants and children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) in an warm, friendly, and child-centered environment. All of our childcare are housed within our therapy centers, which provide services to children with autism, allowing for an inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming environment.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Teacher at Creating Connections is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which young children can grow and develop. The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in implementing the High Scope curriculum, along with Conscious Discipline, to encourage active learning and support children's development across all domains.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of lesson plans that align with High Scope curriculum and Creating Connections educational goals.
- Provide a safe and supportive learning environment utilizing principles and methodologies from Conscious Discipline to support the social and emotional skills of all children.
- Assist with assessments to monitor students' progress and development
- Ensure the well-being and safety of all children in the classroom
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and caregivers
Experience:
- Previous experience with children required.
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development or related field preferred.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Creating Connections, we provide educational and therapeutic services to some wonderful children and their families who come from a range of diverse backgrounds. The nature of our work requires the celebration of individual differences amongst the children we see, and we uphold the same commitment for inclusion and diversity for our employees. All applicants receive employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Your unique contributions strengthen both Creating Connections and the services we provide to children and families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18