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Summary
We are hiring a TTh teacher to work along side the Head Teacher.
Our school is open September - June following Stonington's Public School schedule.
Days: Tuesday Thursday
Hours: 8:00-4:00
January 1st-June 9th.
This may lead to a full time position next school year.
The Assistant Preschool Teacher demonstrates leadership abilities by creating and maintaining, along with the Head Teacher, a positive learning environment for all families enrolled. This position works collaboratively to support and when appropriate, implement weekly plans that are age-appropriate and used to stimulate all domains of child development while supporting a creative classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth. In the absence of the Head Teacher, the Assistant Preschool Teacher assumes responsibilities and duties for the classroom and is responsible for all daily classroom operations and execution of learning plan.
Duties
Responsibilities and Duties:
Nurture the spirit and curiosity of each child while building strong relationships with families and children. Use a nature-based and child-centered approach.
Fulfills record-keeping responsibilities such as children's attendance, incident reports, communicating with families during pick and drop off while it pertains to the individual child, and any/all other daily responsibilities as the Head Teacher has noted.
Assists in the daily operation of CNS; including but not limited to snack preparation, classroom/play yard set up and clean up.
Assists in the implementation of developmentally appropriate inquiry-based curriculum.
Infuses creativity into all aspects of the children's educational day.
During an extended period of substituting for Head Teacher, the Assistant Teacher performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required, develops lesson plans and follows curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.
On an on-going basis, plans, evaluates and improves the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
Provides responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group.
Prepares developmental progress reports in conjunction with the Head Teacher as needed.
Demonstrates cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.
During an extended substitution for Head Teacher, will provide information and support to families whose children are in care including referrals to support agencies, parenting/family counseling resources and other counseling resources after consulting with the Director/Rector.
May be asked to conduct tours and provide interested families with information about our program
Complies with, and implements OEC regulations regarding the care of children
Informs the Head Teacher/Director of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
Assists and accepts temporary responsibility for other daily center duties in the event other personnel are not available
Attends and participates in staff meetings, center events, and parent meetings as required
Responds immediately to unusual or crisis situations
Functions effectively in an inclusive work environment
Requirements
Minimum:
Must be 18 years of age of older.
High school diploma or GED required.
One year of general experience working in a group program with children and/or youth preferred
General understanding of developmental stages of children
Willingness to work towards a CDA/Paraprofessional Certification
Nice To Haves
Good attitude
Patience
Flexible
