Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Ansonia Public Schools Pre-k Program is a NAEYC Accredited, Full-Day/Full-Year Program located in Prendergast Elementary School that is looking to hire one full-time Assistant Teacher at 40 hours/week and one part-time Assistant Teacher at 28.75 hours/week.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

*Responsibility to the Classroom Teacher: responsible for carrying out duties and assignments in accordance with instructions from the Teacher, informing the Teacher of observations on the needs of the children. Assisting the teacher in maintaining the NAEYC classroom portfolio.

*Implementation of the Daily Program: responsible for assisting Teachers with classroom activities and routines, conducting activities in line with interests and abilities,  

setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies, helping with general cleaning/organizational responsibilities.

*Responsibility for Children: responsible for considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, treating all children with dignity and respect, helping children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group, assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children by observing and recording learning experiences/collecting work samples/photo documentation, supervising children when the Teacher is out of the room according the Indoor and Outdoor Supervision Policies located in the Policy and Procedure Handbook . Maintaining an adult-to-child ratio of 1:10 or better at all times.

* Professional Growth: responsible for participating in monthly staff meetings, participating in all required trainings (First Aid, CPR, Administration of Medication, Epi-pen, OSHA, Nutrition, Serving Children with Disabilities, Pre-Literacy, Diversity, Curriculum and Assessment, Ethical Conduct, 2 choices of Early Childhood Education topics) and recommended training programs, courses, and conferences, learning and following ECERS, NAEYC and School Readiness policies/guidelines.

Education and Experience: CDA and/or be enrolled in an Early Childhood Education credential program or hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or another degree with 12 Early Childhood Education credits. If not fully meeting this at time of hire, must be working toward meeting this goal within first year of employment.  

Experience working with ages 3-5-years-old.

Familiar with NAEYC Accreditation.

First Aid and CPR Certified

Full-Time position offers medical benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.