Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher to join our team at Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS). As a play-based learning environment, we provide children with a safe and caring space to explore and grow. Our educational program is designed to foster social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

This part-time position requires about 20 hours per week , Monday to Friday, from 11-3 PM. We are also looking for someone to substitute teach, as needed. KCNS daily hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cultivating a play-based approach to learning, ensuring extensive outdoor time for children.
• Creating a secure and engaging environment that promotes children's growth.
• Establishing and maintaining a daily routine, including morning walks, circle time, art, projects, reading, and mealtimes.
• Providing emotional support and guidance to each child.
• Encouraging self-reliance and activities that foster self-esteem.
• Teaching safety awareness and hygiene practices, including toileting and hand washing.
• Maintaining close supervision of children during learning times, mealtimes, and restroom breaks.
• Accepting full responsibility for the children and program.
• Collaborating with other teachers on activities and projects.

Qualifications. The Teacher must have experience working with preschool-age children and a genuine passion for child development. The position requires:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Five hundred and forty (540) hours documented experience in working with unrelated children of the same age(s).
• Required certifications (see list below)

Required certifications are to be completed by the time the position begins:

• Administration of Medication Training for Childcare: Injectable medication, (renewed every year)
• CT OEC Background Check, completed by the time the position begins (renewed at expiration)
• Administration of Medication Training for Childcare: Oral, topical, and inhalant medication, (renewed every 3 years)
• Child Care and CPR/First Aid Certification: Adult, Child, Infant, (renewed every 2 years)
• Medical Exam, (renewed every two years)
• CT Care 4 Kids Health and Safety Training,

We are particularly interested in candidates who possess:

• Credits in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• An earned Associate's CDA (Child Development Associate)
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• Paid Leave
• Professional Development
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  Benefits include paid time off (PTO) and Professional Development assistance . PTO is offered based on the number of hours worked per week. PTO may be used for sick time and personal time. Professional Development assistance is for fees and mileage.