Substitute Assistant Teacher

Williams College Children’s Center is pleased to announce openings for on-call and scheduled substitutes to work in classrooms serving infants through preschool aged children. The Williams College Children’s Center is a warm and inviting program with state-of-the-art facilities developed expressly for early childhood education.

Variable schedule, Monday - Friday; highest need 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and/or 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm with the possibility of longer hours and/or full day based on department needs.

Review of resumes will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Your day could include singing songs reading books and playing games with children;
• Helping with care needs such as making lunches and changing diapers;
• Walks and outdoor play and exploration; and
• Helping children problem-solve together.
• Teachers observe children, learn what they are interested in, and offer opportunities to deepen and explore those interests.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in an early care setting is highly preferred
• Professional Child Care Qualifications established by the Department of Early Education and Care (preferred)
• Dedication to providing quality, responsive and individualized child care
• The ideal candidates will have passion for supporting children’s learning and play and be interested in learning more about child development and early childhood education.
• Candidates with a willingness to learn early education, care principles, and developmentally appropriate practice are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.