Assistant Teacher (Early Learning Center)

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Director and in conjunction with the classroom’s Lead Teacher, assist in the management of a classroom of children.  Work with the Director and other staff to develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which addresses children’s developing skills, levels and needs. 

Must be available to work 10:30 am until 5:40 pm.  

Major Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Director, Lead Teacher, and other staff, assist in planning and implementing a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities that promote acquisition of curricular goals and objectives pertaining to the development of cognitive and physical (gross- and fine-motor) growth, language development, positive self-esteem, social skills and multi-cultural experiences in a material rich environment.

• Familiarity with and ability to abide by all of the Center’s policies as outlined in the ELC’s ‘Staff Handbook’ including NAEYC’s ‘Code of Ethical Conduct’

• Work closely with classroom team to ensure that teamwork and communication is enhanced and maintained and a high quality program for children is provided at all times.

• Develop and maintain an open and respectful relationship with parents.  Provide care with regard for the parents’ wishes.  Refer parental concerns to Lead Teacher and communicate pertinent issues to Lead Teacher or Director

• Provide a safe, healthy physical and emotional environment for all children.  Develop and maintain a positive relationship with each child in the classroom.  Actively supervise & interact with children regularly throughout the day; children should be supervised by sight and sound at all times.

• Ensure that ongoing daily & weekly cleaning responsibilities are completed

• Professional growth; complete annual self-evaluation; document ongoing staff development activities consistent with the professional development requirements including work shops, conferences, and in-service training.  Staff are required to complete 1% of hours worked annually in professional development in conjunction with the State of CT Licensing Requirements

• Use positive discipline techniques to manage classroom behavior in accordance with the Center’s Discipline Policy; understand your role as a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse

• Communicate and work cooperatively and respectfully with all staff members to ensure continuity of care.  Fulfill any requests of the Director or Head Teacher.

• Readily assist in ANY classroom with ANY task as necessary; assume basic responsibilities of classroom teacher as needed with a positive attitude.  

General Statement of Staff Responsibilities:

All staff members are responsible for working together to create a safe environment where children are encouraged to interact positively with teachers, peers & the learning environment.  Age appropriate expectations and concern for individual children are of utmost importance.  Our collective goal for the children is for them to become self-confident and self-reliant, both at the Center and elsewhere. 

Knowledge and skills required: 

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or active pursuit of coursework to obtain

• Certification in First Aid and CPR

• Ability to maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families while at the Center and outside the Center; a positive and professional attitude

• Ability to lift 40 lb

Additional Requirements:
➢ Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
➢ Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
➢ Work is performed on a smoke free campus. 

Additional information: 

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons.
In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.