Early Learning Center - Assistant Teacher - #1407895
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Date: 3 days ago
City: Bristol, CT
Contract type: Full time

Summary
Support position working under the direction of the Head Teacher to implement high-quality early childhood education programs aligned with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS). Assist in creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for preschool-aged children.
Duties
Classroom Support
Support position working under the direction of the Head Teacher to implement high-quality early childhood education programs aligned with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS). Assist in creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for preschool-aged children.
Duties
Classroom Support
- Assist Head Teacher in implementing daily activities and lessons
- Help prepare and maintain learning centers and classroom materials
- Support children's engagement in planned activities
- Assist with classroom transitions and routines
- Help supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
- Support implementation of CT ELDS in daily activities
- Participate in small group instruction under Head Teacher's guidance
- Assist with classroom organization and material preparation
- Support children's social-emotional development
- Assist children with self-help skills and personal care routines
- Help children develop positive social interactions and problem-solving skills
- Support development of fine and gross motor skills
- Assist with mealtime routines and promote healthy eating habits
- Help children with handwashing and other health practices
- Support toilet training efforts in partnership with families
- Guide children in cleaning up and organizing materials
- Maintain clean and sanitized learning environments
- Follow proper health and safety protocols
- Assist with daily health checks
- Help maintain safe indoor and outdoor environments
- Follow proper procedures for diapering and toileting
- Assist with proper food handling and cleaning during meals and snacks
- Support implementation of safety rules and procedures
- Report safety concerns to Head Teacher or administration
- Assist with daily documentation of children's activities
- Help maintain attendance records
- Support DOTS assessment system documentation
- Communicate daily activities to families at pickup/drop-off
- Share observations of children's development with Head Teacher
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families
- Document accidents or incidents as required
- Assist with preparation of materials for family conferences
- A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
- Or
- A CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC as at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
- Or
- An associate?s degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
- Or
- The equivalency to an associate?s degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
- Or
- High school diploma or equivalent, must earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) or be enrolled in an accredited Early Childhood Education college/university degree program within the first year of employment.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
- Brightwheel software
- Children's educational software
- Desktop computers
- Educational board games
- Educational puzzles
- Educational toys
- Google Workspace
- Emergency first aid kits
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
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