What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Assistant Teacher for Young Children position at Temple Israel Early Childhood Center?
Temple Israel Early Childhood Center is currently accepting candidates for Assistant Teaching positions for our morning only programs. Candidates must be passionate about working with children and enjoy working closely in a professional, team environment. Positions are 5 days a week Monday-Friday. If interested, additional opportunities might be available in the afternoon.
Candidates must be professional, flexible, and have a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Warmth, caring and a passion for helping children learn through play are a must! Candidates with prior classroom experience preferred.
Candidates for the Assistant Teacher position must :
- Work alongside the lead teacher to support the development of positive relationships with families and promote understanding of children's growth and development.
- Support planning, implementation and supervision of appropriate early childhood education experiences to meet CT Early Learning Standards.
- Care for and maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers.
- Maintain progress records of each child's growth and development, compile information and prepare assessment reports for two annual parent-teacher conferences.
- Establish and maintain positive, professional work relationships with other members of the ECC professional community and synagogue staff.
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude and loyalty to the school, and embrace school polices and philosophies.
- Attend staff meetings and in house development opportunities.
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work.
- Provide and maintain valid licensing documentation required for staff employment.
- Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
- Have an interest in learning about, or alternatively, have a working knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs and practices
- Supervise upkeep of educational equipment and materials in assigned play areas.
- Assist and attend events sponsored by the school.
Hours will vary depending on classroom age group with whom you work.
Please email resume if interested. Only those who meet the suggested qualifications will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person