What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Teacher position at Miss Joanne's Learning Center?
Job Overview:
Miss Joanne’s Learning Center is strongly influenced by the philosophy and principles of Maria Montessori. The philosophy of a childcare center largely influences the types of activities and curriculum. Our classroom is designed so that young children will have hands on experiences and freedom of choice while also participating in group activities. We also love to take our classroom outside!
We provide education for children ages 2 years 10 months to 5 years of age. Our classroom is looking for a caring, patient, and passionate assistant preschool teacher who truly enjoys spending time with children.
The start date is August 19th. The hours are Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 7:30am-2:00pm, Wednesday’s 7:30am-11:30am and Friday’s 2:00pm-5:30pm. We are open year round, closed for major holidays and three weeks throughout the year.
Duties:
-Provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to learn and grow.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that aligns with our philosophy.
-Ensure the health and safety of all the children in the classroom.
-Collaborate with other teachers to create a cohesive learning environment.
-Ability to organize and clean the classroom on a daily basis.
-Maintain open communication with parents regarding their children's progress.
Requirements:
-High school diploma required. College ECE coursework preferred.
-Previous experience working with preschool aged children.
-Ability to create engaging and interactive activities.
-Communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues.
-Willingness and ability to work in a variety of environments.
-CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness obtain)
-Familiarity with Montessori principles is preferred.
It is our goal to instill a life long love of learning!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.5 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Grade levels:
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Private school
Ability to Commute:
- Rockfall, CT 06481 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18