About the position
Your skills and expertise will shine since you'll start teaching an age group that suits you best. By joining our school family, you can build strong connections, teach children new skills, and go home each day feeling satisfied you made a difference. Enjoy plenty of different opportunities to work with children as young as six weeks old up until they start kindergarten. If you want a work environment with new surprises every day and crave a flexible work-life balance, you’re in the perfect place!
Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher in carrying out the curriculum and daily activities, including long and short-range goals.
- Maintain a consistent daily routine, including classroom structures, mealtimes, physical play, a nap period, and outside play.
- Assist in conflict management between children in the classroom; teach them skills they still need to learn.
- Being respectful and creating partnerships with your co-workers; must possess a solid ability to communicate positively and openly.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff; this includes cleaning responsibilities throughout the day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- DCF 45 hours required (if you're new to the industry, you can complete in office)
- Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
- Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Energetic and positive attitude
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Professional Development: Room for growth within the company
- Low child-to-teacher ratios
- Monthly classroom budget
- Weekly planning time
- Paid background check
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
- Childcare discount
