Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Job description - Mondays and Wednesdays neededCome join Danbury's best kept secret workplace! At Cedar Gables our core values don't just apply to how we treat the families we serve. We love our employees just as much and work hard to create an amazing workplace for them. We know that when you are happy and successful the children you teach can truly thrive as well.

If you love working with children, then we think you will really enjoy working at Cedar Gables. Worried that you might not have enough experience or the right skills? Don't be...we've got your back! We provide on the job training and support to help get you started in a successful and rewarding career as an Early Childhood Education professional. Plus, with our tuition reimbursement program you can get your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and quickly boost your income.

In addition to the great company culture and the support and mentoring you'll get, we've got some great perks that all of our employees enjoy.

• Flexible work hours
• Periodic lunch celebrations
• Company events
• Free swag!

And don't forget great benefits! Our full-time employees also get Paid Time Off (including holidays); medical, dental, and vision insurance; tuition assistance, paid professional development, and paid time for CPR and First Aid training; as well as discounted childcare for employees.

Duties

Perform the functions of this position with a basic understanding and familiarity with the CT DOTS standards.

Work with the teacher to guide and facilitate the activities of the children, including : daily lessons and activities, selecting and arranging equipment and preparing materials in the classroom.

Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.

Write daily / weekly observations per assessment procedure.

Use parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations.

Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.

Guide children's acquisition of social skills.

Attend staff training and meetings, and parent meetings as requested.

Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment.

Assist in conducting the daily health and environment check list.

Assist the teacher in the completion of required reports.

Assist, as requested, in transition activities.

Distribute newsletters, flyers, and other information to families as instructed by the Director.

Perform other duties, as may be required.

Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

There are more requirements to the job than just loving children of course, but rather than list them here we'd love to get to know you better as we walk through those together.

We are looking forward to receiving your application and are honored you would consider Cedar Gables. Feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any other questions prior to applying.

APPLY NOW WHILE THIS GREAT JOB IS STILL AVAILABLE!

Benefits

And don't forget great benefits! Our full-time employees also get Paid Time Off (including holidays); medical, dental, and vision insurance; tuition assistance, paid professional development, and paid time for CPR and First Aid training; as well as discounted childcare for employees.