Part Time Afternoon Teacher Aid

Preschool of the Arts: Colonial Square

Tolland, CT

Retirement
Part-Time

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for fun loving, hard working individuals who are capable of working alone or on a team. Must be able to work 2:30-5:45 at least 3 days per week, ideally 4-5. Job duties include implementing activities, brining the children out to the playground, serving snack, communicating with parents and families, and classroom cleaning. Must love working with children!

Duties

Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
Understand and implement the CT ELDS in every day lesson planning
High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of child development.
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Good Communication
Classroom management

Benefits

401K if over 19 years old.