What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Preschool Teacher position at Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family...?
Founded in 1969, the Winston Prouty Center provides inclusive education and support to promote the success of children and families. Our 5-STAR Early Learning Center (ELC) is licensed to serve 58 children ages 6 weeks – 5 years.
The ELC is an inclusive program influenced by research and leading models in the field of early education, including Reggio Emilia, RIE, the Pyramid Model, Touchpoints, and others. Our program uses an Emergent Curriculum model. In all that we do, we aspire to offer joyful, reflective, respectful, responsive, relationship-based early care and education.
The Assistant Teacher will work in our younger preschool classroom. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Responsibilities
- In partnership with the lead teacher, plan and implement an emergent curriculum that promotes children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and learning.
- Provide children with developmentally appropriate guidance that promotes children’s self-control, self-esteem, and positive, respectful relationships with others.
- Create and maintain an environment that supports children’s learning and independent exploration.
- Develop positive relationships with families and encouraging family involvement.
- Establish and maintain effective collegial relationships and communication among colleagues, supervisors, families, and the community.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma
- Minimum 3 college credits in child development or Fundamentals in Early Childhood Education preferred.
- Experience with young children preferred
A willingness to learn about and grow into a deeper understanding of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and approach to early care and education care is required. Candidates who have experience with Reggio Emilia, Emergent Curriculum, Waldorf, Montessori, or RIE are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary
$18-$19/hour starting salary, depending on experience
Location
Our center is part of a vibrant campus with multiple playgrounds, outdoor classroom spaces and over 100 acres of forest, fields and walking trails. Together, teachers and children maintain a large vegetable, fruit, and flower garden as part of our Farm to School initiative.
Philosophy
We regard children as capable, strong, and autonomous. We believe that they are observers who approach the world with curiosity and a desire to learn. We believe in their capacity to be problem-solvers who can think creatively and work collaboratively. We believe that children, like all of us, are seeking to find ways to belong, and need time and space to express their emotions. We strive to create a joyful, predictable, caring, and authentic environment, in which they can explore, learn, and grow fully into the unique, important, valuable individuals that they are.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19