Assistant Teacher

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.•New London, CT

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of center children. Assists staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child. Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Requirements

Compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Enrolled in a CDA or degree program
CDA and 12 ECE credits
Associate’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits
Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

Responsibilities

Care, supervision, and safety of center children.
Assisting staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
Keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
Learning, implementing, and following all program policies and procedures.
Encouraging self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child.
Ensuring that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning.
Responsible for program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.