The Substitute Teacher/ Assistant Teacher will assist teachers in meeting the needs of the children and families.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities of the Ideal Candidate:

The Assistant teacher will perform the following duties in accordance with the policies of the First Academy, NAEYC, the Office of Early Childhood:

• Adhere to a designated work schedule and classroom assignment that complies with expectations for punctuality, preparedness, and being on the job on a day-to-day basis.
• Arrange, and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment that is conducive to quality care and education.
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Implement curriculum - including lesson plans, schedules, activities, and environments that meet The Connecticut Early Learning Development Standards (will train).
• Ensure the health, safety, and security of individual children at all times through careful supervision, regular interactions, attention to physical care needs and routines
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward and willingness to cooperate with parents through regular and constructive communication, response to concerns and requests, individual communication at greetings and departure, and welcoming of parents to center events and activities.
• Work cooperatively and constructively with all program staff to address the needs of children.
• Follow the recommendations of the health, social service, education, and dental consultants as well as special educators and therapists who may advise on the care, education, and/or development of the children.
• Keep all communication with staff, parents, and community professionally respectful and confidential.
• 1 year working in an Early Childhood Education setting preferred
• Perform any other duties as needed for the betterment of the children and families we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.69 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• child care setting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bloomfield, CT 06002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person