Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Caring for children and the teachers who care for them is the most important thing!

Our Savior Preschool and Child Care Center (OSPCC) is a Christian, not for profit center serving child ages 6 weeks through age 10. OSPCC prides itself on providing a loving environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth of children in our care. OSPCC is seeking an Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher who, together with the classroom teacher, will help implement developmentally appropriate activities, support daily routines, observe and document children's growth and development, and build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The ideal candidate is dependable, reliable, caring, and enthusiastic about helping children learn and thrive.

OSPCC is committed to providing exceptional early childhood education and is looking for an individual who is eager to contribute to a quality educational program while creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences for every child. If you want to be part of a team that truly cares about children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Our Savior Preschool and Child Care is licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children by actively engaging in planned and unplanned activities.
• Implement creative ways to engage children and encourage their self-confidence and independence.
• Maintain communication with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Create a safe, healthy, and fun environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively with other teachers and OSPCC Director.
• Flexibility to adapt to OSPCC's changing needs
• Willingness to participate in regular staff meetings and professional development days as well as family events to promote and strengthen the OSPCC community
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.

Nice To Haves

• A member, in good standing, of a Christian Church.
• An understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• The age of eighteen years or older.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Short term disability
• Health benefits if working more than 30 hours
• Paid Time Off